Guys from Warner Bros. are definitely not kidding with this one. They have now acquired the screen rights to the bestselling novel by
Deborah Harkness, titled
A Discovery of Witches.
Sounds pretty exotic, especially if you’re
Harry Potter or
Twilight fan.
So no wonder we already had a chance to hear that the Studio purchased the whole thing for an unknown sum, as well as that some great team will be involved.
And while we’re still here at the “great team” part, let us mention that Denise DiNovi and Allison Greenspan will produce, while guys from
Deadline add “they’ll put a writer on it right away as the studio looks for more opportunities to tap the fantasy vein now that the Harry Potter series has concluded.”
A Discovery Of Witches is the first part of a trilogy that features witches, vampires, and demons.
Here’s the description of the book that comes straight from the publisher: “In Harkness’s lively debut, witches, vampires, and demons outnumber humans at Oxford’s Bodleian Library, where witch and Yale historian Diana Bishop discovers an enchanted manuscript, attracting the attention of 1,500-year-old vampire Matthew Clairmont.
The orphaned daughter of two powerful witches, Bishop prefers intellect, but relies on magic when her discovery of a palimpsest documenting the origin of supernatural species releases an assortment of undead who threaten, stalk, and harass her. Against all occult social propriety, Bishop turns for protection to tall, dark, bloodsucking man-about-town Clairmont.
Their research raises questions of evolution and extinction among the living dead, and their romance awakens centuries-old enmities. Harkness imagines a crowded universe where normal and paranormal creatures observe a tenuous peace.
“Magic is desire made real,” Bishop says after both her desire and magical prowess exceed her expectations. Harkness brings this world to vibrant life and makes the most of the growing popularity of gothic adventure with an ending that keeps the Old Lodge door wide open.”
What do you think about this adaptation? Let us know, and make sure you stay tuned for more updates on this one!
