Netflix has begun development on a feature adaptation of ‘Deep End,’ the new bestseller from ‘The Love Hypothesis’ author Ali Hazelwood, produced by Shawn Levy and podcaster Alex Cooper.
Details:
- The deal: Netflix acquired the rights in a major pre-empt prior to the book’s publication and has now launched the feature adaptation.
- The team: Laura Kosann is writing the script, with Shawn Levy and Dan Levine producing via 21 Laps, alongside Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan of Unwell Productions.
- The story: ‘Deep End’ follows a steamy college romance between a competitive diver and an ace swimmer.
- The novel’s success: Published in 2025 by Berkley, the book has sold nearly 1.5 million copies across 21 territories and debuted at No. 1 on the NYT bestseller list.
- Netflix’s strategy: The project underscores Netflix’s growing investment in the BookTok-driven New Adult romance space, following hits like ‘People We Meet on Vacation.’
What to Watch:
No production timeline or release date has been announced yet.
Source: Deadline
