Amazon MGM Acquires Rights to Lauren Oliver's 'The Girl in the Lake'

Amazon MGM Studios has secured the film rights to Lauren Oliver's thriller novel, 'The Girl in the Lake.' This marks a significant acquisition for the debut adult novel by the bestselling author. The story centers on Kate Willis, a consultant exploring a young girl's alleged past-life memories.

These memories surprisingly echo those of Kate's best friend, Becca, who vanished from a summer camp twenty years ago and was presumed drowned. As Kate delves deeper into the case, the child's recollections begin to blur the lines between past and present, offering a disturbing new perspective on Becca's disappearance.

Scarlett Johansson is attached to produce the film adaptation. There is also potential for Johansson to take on a starring role. The novel, the first in Oliver's 'Dept. of Unexplained Phenomena' series, is set to be published on June 1, 2026, with the film adaptation generating considerable buzz.