**Bestselling Book ‘Happy Place’ to Be Adapted for TV: What Author Emily Henry Thinks**
Romance readers, rejoice! Emily Henry, the New York Times number one bestselling author, has announced that her beloved book “Happy Place” is set to be adapted into a Netflix TV series. This exciting news has fans buzzing, and Henry has shared her thoughts on the adaptation process.
### The Announcement
The news of the adaptation was officially revealed by Henry in her newsletter, affectionately called her “Grocery List.” The announcement came after the information reportedly leaked online. Henry expressed her excitement, writing, “Happy Place is going to be a series on Netflix! I’ve been dying to tell you about it forever, and there’s actually A LOT more to share very soon, but since this little bit of news leaked today, I wanted to be the one to FORMALLY tell you.”
### Henry’s Involvement
Henry emphasized her involvement in the adaptation process, which is not always a given in the industry. She stated, “I’m thrilled about this show, and the team behind it. Nuyorican has been so incredibly supportive of and excited about my hopes, dreams, and vision for this show. It’s far from a given in this industry for a writer to get to be closely involved in adaptations of their work, but they (and Netflix!) have been so intentional about including me, and together, we’re all going to do our absolute best to make a series that you, the readers, will love.”
### Production Team
The series is being produced by Nuyorican Productions, the company owned by actress and singer Jennifer Lopez. Lopez herself expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram, writing, “We cannot wait to work with @emilyhenrywrites on her brilliant amazing novel #happyplace!!!”
### Plot Overview
“Happy Place” follows the story of Harriet and Wyn, a seemingly perfect couple who have secretly broken up. Five months after their split, they attend their friend group’s annual trip to Maine, but no one knows they are no longer together. Harriet and Wyn decide to keep their breakup a secret to avoid breaking their friends’ hearts. The story explores whether they can spend one more week pretending to be a couple.
### Adaptation Details
As of now, it is unclear if the TV show will follow the exact plot of the book. However, fans are eagerly awaiting more details. Henry hinted that more information would be shared soon, stating, “I cannot WAIT to tell you more about this project and others, right here on my grocery list just as soon I’m given the green light.”
### Release Date
There is no set release date for the “Happy Place” Netflix show as it is currently in pre-production. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for the series to hit the streaming platform.
### Other Adaptations
In addition to “Happy Place,” Henry’s other books are also being adapted for the screen. “Beach Read,” “People We Meet on Vacation,” and “Book Lovers” are all in the works to become films. Henry cautioned that the adaptation process can be slow, saying, “Things tend to move very slowly on this front, and even once they are moving, there are specific guidelines for when you’re able to share that information.”
### Behind the Scenes
The adaptation of “People We Meet on Vacation” is being directed by Brett Haley, known for his work on Hulu’s “Looking for Alaska” and “All the Bright Places.” The screenplay is adapted by Yulin Kuang. The story follows Alex and Poppy, two best friends with contrasting personalities who take an annual vacation together.
“Beach Read” is being adapted by Yulin Kuang for 20th Century Studios. The novel tells the story of two authors who swap genres for the summer to overcome writer’s block. The adaptation was announced in April 2023.
“Book Lovers” is set to be adapted by Tango, with Sarah Heyward attached to write the script. The story revolves around Nora, a literary agent, and Charlie, an editor, who keep running into each other during a holiday in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina.
### Henry’s Thoughts on Adaptations
Henry has expressed her excitement and gratitude for being involved in the adaptation process. She appreciates the support from Nuyorican Productions and Netflix, and is committed to making a series that her readers will love. Her involvement ensures that the essence of her beloved characters and stories will be preserved in the adaptations.
### Conclusion
The adaptation of “Happy Place” into a Netflix series is a thrilling development for fans of Emily Henry. With Henry’s active involvement and the support of Nuyorican Productions, the series promises to be a faithful and engaging representation of the beloved book. As fans eagerly await more details, they can look forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life on screen.
Source: Emily Henry’s Newsletter, Instagram
