The Black List Launches Adaptation List In 20th Anniversary Celebration; 61 Novels Primed For Film & TV Projects

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The Black List celebrates 20 years with the launch of an Adaptation List, highlighting 61 novels primed for film and TV projects.

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According to Black List founder Franklin Leonard, the new Adaptation List will serve as a pipeline for studios and producers seeking to option the rights to compelling literary works.
The 61 novels included on the inaugural Adaptation List span a range of genres, from literary fiction to sci-fi and everything in between - offering Hollywood a diverse pool of source material to tap into.

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