10 Upcoming Book Adaptations To Watch If You Love Reacher

The Plot

Starring Mahershala Ali, The Plot is an upcoming psychological thriller for Hulu. The story follows Jake, an author struggling with his career, who resorts to stealing another writer's work. When his secret is threatened, Jake goes to extreme lengths to protect his new life. With its blend of moral ambiguity and escalating tension, The Plot is set to be a captivating series, likely showcasing Ali's talent in a story about desperation and lies. Although there is no set release date, this show is one to watch.

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz book cover

Fool Me Once

Fool Me Once is an upcoming British series for Netflix that revolves around Maya, a recent widow who inexplicably spots her murdered husband on her home security footage. He's back - but as an intruder. With its blend of shocking twists and interwoven crimes, this series is slated to have the gripping intrigue and suspenseful storytelling that makes Reacher so great. Given the novel's inclusion of trigger warnings, there's speculation about whether it's a thriller book too dark for screen adaptation. However, as it has been given the green light, it seems like the issue has been resolved, which is good news for fans of darker crime stories.

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben front cover

The Sympathizer

Produced by A24 and Rhombus Media for HBO, The Sympathizer is an up-and-coming espionage series that is bound to make waves with audiences. The series follows an unnamed Vietnamese communist double agent navigating a new life in Los Angeles while reporting back to Vietnam. The novel has been described as having the pace of a thriller, but with a darkly comedic bent. With Park Chan-wook, director of the Korean action-thriller Old Boy, attached as co-showrunner, this new HBO TV series has the potential to be one of the best upcoming shows of 2024.

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen front cover

Cold Storage

Cold Storage is an upcoming thriller film set to star Liam Neeson and Joe Keery. The film revolves around the crisis that unfolds when a dangerous fungus escapes a government lab and causes global chaos. What sets this film apart is that the original novel and script for the film were written by the screenwriter of Jurassic Park, David Koepp. Liam Neeson's new film guarantees plenty of nail-biting suspense. If it sticks closely to the book, the film will most likely focus on the high stakes of a potentially apocalyptic situation. This sets the stage for a tension-filled story, and with Liam Neeson attached, plenty of action.

Cold Storage by David Koepp front cover

Presumed Innocent

Apple TV+'s new legal thriller, Presumed Innocent, will star Jake Gyllenhaal in the series adaptation of Scott Turow's renowned suspense novel. This will be the second adaptation of the book, the first appearing on screens in 1990 with Harrison Ford. The series will follow a prosecutor who finds himself the main suspect in the homicide case of a fellow prosecutor. If the show stays faithful to the book, the story will most likely plunge into the darkest corners of crime, where an unsuspecting man can face the most heinous criminal accusations. Expect plenty of twists, and with Jake Gyllenhaal attached, expect lots of fantastic, gripping performances. There's no release day yet, but crime thriller fans need to add Presumed Innocent to their watchlist.

Harrison Ford yelling in Presumed Innocent 1990