Skywild Pictures has secured the rights to three popular books for TV adaptations. One of these shows will be based on The Treasure Hunters Club, a popular murder mystery book by Tom Ryan and published by Simon & Schuster. The two other adaptations will be drawn from another murder mystery and a science fiction novel.
The Treasure Hunters Club and more are getting TV treatments
Skywild has optioned The Treasure Hunters Club, Our Little Secret, and The Affinities. The first book takes place in a seaside town and is a murder mystery. It features pirate lore, unforgivable grudges, secret societies, and a lost treasure. The second book, Our Little Secret by Edward Kay and Mikhael Klassen-Kay, revolves around the mysterious death of a seemingly respectable teacher with horrifying secrets.
Robert Charles Wilson penned the third book, The Affinities. It takes place in a near future and tells the story of a world where people have become divided into extreme groups.
Explaining why Skywild optioned The Treasures Hunters Club, Natalie Urquhart, the director of scripted at the independent company, said in a statement, “The Treasure Hunters Club stood out immediately for the originality of its premise and rich mystery engine.” Urquhart added, “It’s a smart, character-driven story with real momentum and comes with the built-in fan base of bestselling author Tom Ryan. This is a story that feels inherently episodic, and we see a clear path to bringing that to screen with the right creative team” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Meanwhile, Skywild’s president and co-founder, Angela Jennings, underscored how these acquisitions fit into the company’s vision for its future. She said that the company’s focus is on building a slate that is “ambitious, collaborative, and grounded in strong storytelling.” She added, “These projects are a natural extension of that vision and speak to the kind of material we plan to bring to the screen.”
None of the projects currently have a release date.
