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Writer-Director Tackles New Sci-Fi Epic for Netflix
12 May
Summary
- Netflix acquired rights to the novel 'The Remembered Soldier'.
- The story follows a WWI veteran with amnesia and a mysterious woman.
- This marks the director's fourth book adaptation project.
Netflix is developing a new original science fiction film based on the prize-winning Dutch novel, 'The Remembered Soldier'. The streaming giant acquired the rights to the book by Anjet Daanje following a competitive bidding war.
Olivia Newman, who recently directed the hit film 'Remarkably Bright Creatures', is set to write and direct the adaptation. She will reunite with her 'Bright Creatures' producers Bryan Unkeless and Peter Craig.
The novel is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows a veteran struggling with amnesia. His life becomes complicated when a woman arrives, claiming to be his wife and identifying him as a lost photographer. The narrative explores his struggle with identity and memory.
'The Remembered Soldier' has received significant literary acclaim, including being recognized as one of the New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2025 and a finalist for the National Book Award. This project will be Newman's fourth book adaptation as a director.
The film is expected to delve into profound themes of self, memory, and the powerful human desire for recognition, all within a compelling love story. The production aims to build on Newman's success with dramatic book adaptations.
