'Adolescence' Writer Jack Thorne Will Next Adapt Gripping Best-Selling Novel

Fresh off the heels of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence, writer Jack Thorne has nailed down his next project. The BAFTA-winning writer is set to adapt Suzanne Heywood's international bestseller and incredible true story detailed in "Wavewalker: Breaking Free" (via Deadline). Heywood's 2023 memoir recounts the author's childhood spent on a decade-long, unplanned sailing voyage around the world with her parents and brother. The book details the difficulties of life at sea, including storms, isolation, and limited education, while also exploring the dynamics within her family.
James Norton, a renowned English actor known for roles in television, film, and theater, who has gained acclaim for his performances in Happy Valley, Grantchester, and McMafia, asa well as becoming a favorite for the next James Bond, will lead the series as Heywood's father. While speaking about the "amazing role," Norton discussed the "beautiful picture" that the adaptation will tell:
"What starts...
James Norton, a renowned English actor known for roles in television, film, and theater, who has gained acclaim for his performances in Happy Valley, Grantchester, and McMafia, asa well as becoming a favorite for the next James Bond, will lead the series as Heywood's father. While speaking about the "amazing role," Norton discussed the "beautiful picture" that the adaptation will tell:
"What starts...
- 3/28/2025
- by Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
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