Netflix to Adapt Novel Thriller Inspired in Popular Psychology
With production assistance from successful Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, Netflix is poised to adapt the popular Freida McFadden book Never Lie. Published in 2022, the book chronicles the tale of a psychiatrist who vanishes without any trace. On BookTok, the book-loving side of TikHub, McFadden's works in general have seen great success recently; other books including The Housemaid, The Teacher, and The Housewife is Watching have also become rather popular.
"Never Lie" produced by Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment
The Hollywood Reporter claims McFadden's Never Lie will be turned into a Netflix film under the same name. Shawn Levy's banner 21 Laps Entertainment will handle production of the film; Levy will be a producer alongside Dan Levine and Dan Cohen. Part of a first-look feature deal between 21 Laps and Netflix, this project is Right now, specifics on project casting and release dates are under wraps.
Busy Upcoming Slate by Shawn Levy
Never Lie marks the next movie in the continuing bargain between 21 Laps and Netflix. Previously working on Levy's miniseries adaptation All the Light We Cannot See, the two companies Although All the Light We Cannot See got poor reviews from critics and only 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, the bargain between 21 Laps and Netflix is still ongoing. For Levy, this is excellent news since it supports his relationship with Netflix and offers him more chances.
Performance of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and upcoming projects
Following the release of Levy's Deadpool & Wolverine, which opened theatres over the weekend, is the announcement of Never Lie. With $211 million grossing on its opening weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine has already shown to be a huge hit. This amazing run marks the highest-grossing opening for an R-rated film as well as the largest July weekend attendance for any domestically produced movie. Once Deadpool & Wolverine proves successful, Never Lie will deepen Levy's close relationship with Netflix.
Levy's hegemony in Hollywood
Apart from creating Never Lie, Levy has a packed schedule of upcoming projects after Deadpool & Wolverine's premiere. Among his most well-known forthcoming endeavors are another Netflix production, Stranger Things season 5. Levy is also working on other Movies including Father Figure, a Star Wars film, How to Talk to Girls, Boy Band, and a follow-up to Free Guy. Based on popular source material, producing Never Lie confirms Levy's present supremacy in Hollywood and shows his value as a sought-after talent and partner for big streamers like Netflix.
