Sir Terry Pratchett’s Narrativia is looking to expand the Discworld universe with a new series of “truly authentic” screen adaptations after striking a development deal with Endeavor Content and Motive Pictures.
Narrativia, the production company launched by Pratchett in 2012, recently announced the exclusive partnership, which will bring the treasured world of the Discworld fantasy novel series to screens in the form of “prestige adaptations that remain absolutely faithful” to Pratchett’s original, unique genius.
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Discworld spans a beloved series of novels that have sold in excess of 100 million copies globally, and the adaptations are said to be forged from a shared love of the original source material, as well as a mutual commitment towards creating an epic series.
“Discworld teems with unique characters, witty narrative and incredible literary tropes, and we feel these should be realized on screen in a form that my father would be proud of,” said Rhianna Pratchett, co-director of Narrativia. “It’s wonderful to embark on this journey with Motive and Endeavor Content, who both perfectly share our vision to make this a reality.”
All 41 of the Discworld novels take place on a flat, circular world that balances on the back of four elephants, which stand on the back of a giant star turtle, however, each individual story explores a multitude of human issues. It is not yet known which Discworld novels are set for adaptation under the landmark new partnership.
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Rob Wilkins, managing director of Narrativia, said of the development: “The Discworld books are a huge source of joy to millions of readers, and rightly so; every paragraph, phrase and footnote was crafted with brilliance and flair and we are committed to bringing Terry’s world to the screen with the respect and care it deserves. With this partnership, we are delighted to say that Discworld has finally found its home.”
Simon Maxwell, CEO of Motive Pictures, added: “Discworld is a national treasure and we are thrilled to be forging this new partnership with Narrativia and Endeavor Content. Together we will produce shows that will be loved by millions of Discworld fans worldwide, whilst also opening up Sir Terry Pratchett’s epic creations and legacy to new audiences. We launched Motive to make high quality British shows with global scale and impact and I can think of nothing that exemplifies that ambition more than this hugely exciting partnership.”
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This comes shortly after BBC America ordered The Watch, a multi-part TV series based on the City Watch subset of novels in the Discworld series.
Last year, the Good Omens novel, written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, was made into a miniseries by BBC Studios and Amazon Studios.
The upcoming series of adaptations are expected to kick off with some of the most iconic titles in Sir Terry’s fiercely incisive and satirical universe.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com Discworld: Terry Pratchett's Production Company to Make 'Authentic' Adaptations