Jennifer Lopez has confirmed that her production company, Nuyorican, is collaborating with Netflix to adapt Emily Henry’s bestselling novel “Happy Place” into a TV series. The actress, 54, announced the news on her Instagram account on Tuesday, June 25. Lopez expressed her excitement with the words “Can’t wait!” and tagged her project collaborators in the post.
By Julian James
Promising Adaptation
“Happy Place” tells the story of Harriet and Wyn, who have been the perfect couple since college, but secretly broke up five months ago. They find themselves sharing a bedroom at a Maine cottage, which has been their friends’ annual getaway spot for the past decade. Despite their breakup, they continue to pretend they are still together to avoid upsetting their friends.
Successful Author Emily Henry
Emily Henry has written several bestsellers, including “People We Meet on Vacation” and “Beach Read,” both of which are also being adapted for the screen. Her latest book, “Funny Story,” was released in April 2023. Henry’s works are known for their empathetic storytelling and deep characters, making them ideal for film and TV adaptations.
Nuyorican Productions and Netflix
Nuyorican Productions, run by Lopez and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix in June 2021. This agreement aims to develop feature films, TV series, as well as scripted and unscripted content. Benny Medina is also a partner in this deal, which focuses on projects that support diverse female actors, writers, and filmmakers.
Current Projects and Future Plans
Lopez’s latest movie, “Atlas,” is her third project under the Netflix deal. The sci-fi thriller, released on May 24, follows Atlas, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence. The film explores the relationship between humans and machines and how trust can be built to save humanity’s future. Lopez mentioned that the film deeply resonated with her, bringing her to tears.
Jennifer Lopez continues to be a significant figure in the film and TV industry with her diverse projects. Her ability to choose stories that combine emotional depth and social relevance makes her an important voice in entertainment. The adaptation of “Happy Place” is expected to be another success in her impressive career.
Based on content from www.people.com