Forster Selected to Direct Nines Adaptation
Me+You Productions and 2DUX² have secured the screen rights for the upcoming novel Nines.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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Me+You Productions and 2DUX² acquired the screen rights to the novel Nines following a competitive auction. Marc Forster has been tapped to direct the project as a high-end returning television series.
Why it matters
The deal signals a significant investment in the property, which is currently being developed for a global audience with Fremantle handling distribution. Producers are actively meeting with writers to begin the adaptation process for the television series.
Director Marc Forster previously achieved $540 million in gross revenue for the film World War Z. Fremantle has been confirmed to handle the global distribution for the new series adaptation.
The players
Marc Forster
He is a filmmaker and director known for his previous work on the high-grossing film World War Z.
Me+You Productions
This is a production company that secured the rights to develop the novel into a television series.
2DUX²
This production entity partnered in the acquisition of the screen rights for the Nines novel.
Fremantle
This international organization will serve as the global distributor for the television adaptation.
Jamie Scallion
He will serve as an executive producer on the upcoming television series adaptation.
The details
Me+You Productions and 2DUX² won the screen rights through a competitive auction process. Transworld has also acquired the world English language rights for both the novel and its forthcoming sequel.
Timeline
Bantam is scheduled to publish the novel Nines in April 2028.
The sequel novel is slated for publication in April 2029.
Industry Dynamics
The acquisition of Nines reflects a broader trend of studios securing intellectual property rights well in advance of a book's release. This positions the production firms to capitalize on the high-end television market by utilizing established directorial talent like Marc Forster.
Viewers can expect the story to be adapted into a high-end returning television series for global consumption. Further details regarding the specific streaming or broadcast platforms for the series will be determined as development progresses.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a strategic push by production companies to develop literary properties into long-form serial content. Fans of the upcoming novels can anticipate a screen version that mirrors the scope of previous high-profile projects from the same director.
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