So, heyyyyy.
I’ve been sitting on this for — *checks watch* — maybe a little while now, but…
Ahem.
Blackbirds is in development at Starz as a television show.
Brought to life by amazing creative humans David Knoller and John Shiban.
News at Deadline here.
News at Hollywood Reporter here.
No guarantee you’ll see it happen, of course, but I can tell you that what they’ve put together so far is an amazing — and appropriately faithful — adaptation of the book. They grok Miriam. Further, Starz is a helluva network. They’re a crafty, confident, and capable company.
All kinds of stuff I can’t really talk about yet, but fingers crossed this happens.
*stares at you until you cross all your fingers*
TOES, TOO, C’MON.
*stares more*
Anyway.
If you haven’t checked out Blackbirds yet, well, hey, now’s a good time:
Amazon | B&N | Indiebound
L.S. Engler says:
Hot damn, that’s got to be an incredible feeling. Congratulations! And best of luck with the series as it proceeds on. I can’t even imagine (though maybe one day, ha!).
May 6, 2014 — 10:52 PM
Kay Camden says:
Holy crap that’s a coincidence. I didn’t even read the comments.
May 6, 2014 — 11:47 PM
L.S. Engler says:
Haha, well, I guess that just goes to show that “Hot damn!” is clearly the best response. 🙂
May 7, 2014 — 5:50 PM
Kay Camden says:
I just had to go back and retrace my steps to see if maybe I saw this out of the corner of my eye, but nope, I commented straight from my email which takes me to the comment form at the top of the page and I couldn’t see it at all. Sorry. Can’t get over it. Just weird.
May 6, 2014 — 11:52 PM
Kay Camden says:
What!
Well hot damn. Congrats. 🙂
May 6, 2014 — 11:46 PM
Nick Nafpliotis (@NickNafster79) says:
THIS. IS. AWESOME.
I was late to the Game of Thrones party, but not this! I can’t wait to be one of those insufferable people who begins every statement with “Well, in the books…” when discussing the television series!
Seriously, though, this is fantastic news. Can’t wait to see how this comes together.
May 6, 2014 — 11:56 PM
C. E. Coburn says:
Congrats! That’s awesome news.
May 7, 2014 — 12:19 AM
Teresa says:
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
May 7, 2014 — 1:42 AM
fadedglories says:
S’ hard 2 typ wiv x’ed fingers, butt gt news.
May 7, 2014 — 2:21 AM
joeturner87 says:
Congratulations Chuck. Hope it all goes through.
May 7, 2014 — 2:34 AM
Gry Ranfelt says:
One word: AWESOME!
May 7, 2014 — 2:44 AM
nehamukund says:
Cannot wait for this, I hope it’s as unbelievable as the books..!! congratulations Chuck..!!!!
May 7, 2014 — 2:50 AM
Dan Jackson says:
Incredible news Chuck!! Congratulations!! Me . . . I’m keeping my eyes crossed for your movie adaptation.
May 7, 2014 — 6:01 AM
Michael J Sullivan says:
Totally awesome! There is nothing that will do more for a franchise then a media deal. This is incredible news. Congratulations.
May 7, 2014 — 7:18 AM
terribleminds says:
Thanks, everybody, for the well-wishing! As noted, this isn’t a guaranteed-to-air kinda thing, but they’ve shown a lot of confidence in the project, it seems. So, whatever dark sacrifices to sinister gods you care to manage, I’ll take ’em.
May 7, 2014 — 7:57 AM
Jason Rohan says:
Congratulations, dude! Totally deserved.
May 7, 2014 — 8:04 AM
Craig Forsyth says:
Well, it’s a fantastic book and a bit of a gift for screenwriters, so I’m glad it’s been plucked from the sea of potential material out there for development.
May 7, 2014 — 8:13 AM
conniecockrell says:
Congratulations!
May 7, 2014 — 9:48 AM
Jamie Maltman says:
That’s pretty crazy cool there Chuck. All the best with it coming through.
May 7, 2014 — 1:06 PM
Andrea Blythe says:
That’s awesome! *fingers crossed*
May 7, 2014 — 1:12 PM
Laura says:
So awesome. Major congrats. Can’t wait to watch this!
May 7, 2014 — 3:30 PM
Tabitha (Pabkins) says:
That is so fabulous to hear! Congrats I hope it comes to fruition!
May 7, 2014 — 3:49 PM
nigel bird says:
Makes a lot of sense – would make a great TV show or movie. Congratulations and here’s hoping it jumps all the hurdles.
May 8, 2014 — 4:49 AM
Nikki Steele says:
That’s amazeballs, congratulations!!
May 8, 2014 — 10:19 AM
Jemima Pett says:
Wow!! Legs are crossed here, too. Well, that’s just for comfort 😉
May 9, 2014 — 2:15 AM
M T McGuire says:
Weeeeee! Nice one. Fingers and toes crossed and, as the South Africans would say, holding thumbs.
Cheers
MTM
May 9, 2014 — 6:00 AM
Dan Wright says:
Congratulations! This sounds like it’ll be an awesome show. Hoping all the best here!
May 9, 2014 — 6:11 PM
RTAllwin says:
That is all kinds of awesome! Here’s hoping it comes true in the most splendid way!!!
May 9, 2014 — 6:59 PM
AM says:
That is great news! Very happy for you (and us!) I bought the Miriam books for my kindle.
May 9, 2014 — 10:30 PM