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Bestselling Novel 'Honey and Spice' Heads to the Big Screen
20 Nov
Summary
- Bolu Babalola's popular novel 'Honey and Spice' is being adapted into a feature film.
- The film adaptation will be written by the novel's author, marking her screenwriting debut.
- Working Title Films has optioned the rights to bring the romantic story to cinema audiences.
The acclaimed novel 'Honey and Spice' by Bolu Babalola is being transformed into a feature film, with Working Title Films securing the adaptation rights. Babalola herself will pen the screenplay, her first for a feature film after a successful television pilot. The story centers on a young Black British woman who navigates a surprising fake relationship.
'Honey and Spice' has garnered considerable attention since its publication, topping bestseller lists in both the UK and the US. Its popularity was further amplified by selections for prominent book clubs, including those by Reese Witherspoon and TikTok, and accolades from major publications like The New York Times and TIME.
This cinematic venture represents an exciting new chapter for Babalola, who has also authored the short story collection 'Love In Colour' and the novel 'Sweet Heat.' Working Title expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with Babalola to reimagine the romantic comedy for a contemporary audience, anticipating the appeal of the characters and their love story on screen.
