A24 Options Chad Harbach Novels for Series
The production company is developing a television adaptation of the novels The Art of Fielding and The Brightness.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Television
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A24 has secured the television rights to the novels The Art of Fielding and The Brightness by author Chad Harbach. The series will be produced by Westward.
Why it matters
The acquisition brings two high-profile works to the screen under the creative direction of filmmaker Sean Durkin. This project marks a significant expansion of A24's growing television slate.
A24 has optioned two separate literary properties for this adaptation project. The Brightness was most recently published on October 27, 2026.
The players
A24
An independent American entertainment company known for producing and distributing film and television projects.
Chad Harbach
An American novelist and editor best known for his debut novel The Art of Fielding.
Sean Durkin
A Canadian-born filmmaker known for directing independent dramas and series adaptations.
Westward
A production company tasked with overseeing the development of this series adaptation.
The details
The television project will adapt both The Art of Fielding and The Brightness into a series format. Sean Durkin is attached to direct the production.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The Brightness novel release
Industry Dynamics
This move reflects the ongoing trend of production studios securing literary IP to fuel prestige television development. It follows the broader industry push to leverage established author brands to capture subscriber interest.
Viewers should expect to see the series debut on a yet-to-be-announced streaming platform or network in the future. As production is in the early stages, no specific premiere window or subscription requirements are currently available.
The takeaway
Readers interested in these titles can familiarize themselves with the source material before the series begins production. Keeping track of casting announcements will provide the best indicator of the show's expected tone and scope.
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