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Book to Vertical Series: Dark Academia Takes New Form
26 Jun
Summary
- A dark academia novel is now a vertical series on ReelShort.
- The series adapts Monica Murphy's bestselling 'Lancaster Prep' book.
- ReelShort is expanding in Southeast Asia with a new partnership.
New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy's dark academia novel, "Things I Wanted to Say," has been transformed into an original vertical series by microdrama platform ReelShort. This adaptation represents the first screen appearance for the "Lancaster Prep" franchise, which has garnered significant attention on BookTok. The series explores the intense relationship between Whit Lancaster, portrayed by Pablo Kaestli, and Summer Savage, played by Kirby Elwood.
Murphy expressed excitement about seeing her characters brought to life in a new format, offering both longtime fans and new viewers a fresh experience. "Things I Wanted to Say" will be exclusively available on ReelShort starting June 30. The platform is operated by Crazy Maple Studio, a company recognized by TIME for its influence and its founder's vision for vertical storytelling.
Meanwhile, ReelShort is aggressively expanding its presence in Southeast Asia. A recent strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe follows a similar collaboration with Thailand's AIS. These moves highlight ReelShort's strategy to build a robust regional footprint through telecommunications and content alliances.
