Over the years, Netflix has adapted numerous well-known novels, books, and comics, bringing them to life on screen as either TV shows or movies. Before they reach our screens, however, Netflix must first secure the rights by optioning the material and assigning a development team to the project. Below, we’ve looked through public filings from the past 12 months to uncover the books and comics Netflix has been quietly optioning behind the scenes.

Now, to be crystal clear about what a book option actually is, and to add some much-needed context before you get your hopes up that any of the titles will be hitting your screens imminently…

A book option is when Netflix strikes a deal with a publisher or author, securing the rights to potentially adapt the work into a series or film. A good exa

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