Hulu and 20th Television Cancel “A Court Of Thorns And Roses” Adaptation

Hulu and 20th Television have canceled their adaptation of the fantasy series “A Court Of Thorns And Roses” by Sarah J. Maas. Initially announced four years ago, the project faced speculation about its future after Ron Moore’s departure from 20th Television. This cancellation ends plans for Hulu’s venture into fantasy, leaving fans anticipating other adaptations.

In a surprising turn of events, Hulu and 20th Television have officially decided to scrap the long-anticipated TV adaptation of Sarah J. Maas’ beloved fantasy series, “A Court Of Thorns And Roses.” This decision marks the end of a project that was initially set into motion four years ago when Ron Moore partnered with Maas to bring the series to life, including a script commitment and significant penalties for delays.

The speculation around the adaptation’s cancellation sparked in early 2024, coinciding with Ron Moore’s exit from 20th TV to join Sony Pictures Television. Although there had been murmurs of possibly continuing the project with a different writer, the recent confirmation from Hulu and 20th television has made it clear they will not pursue this IP any further.

Intended to be Hulu’s first foray into the fantasy genre, the adaptation garnered excitement due to its summary, loosely based on “Beauty and the Beast,” combining themes of romance, adventure, and political intrigue. The plot centers around a huntress who sacrifices herself and traverses a magical realm with a faerie lord, ultimately facing internal and external battles to protect their love and their worlds.

Sarah J. Maas’ original series kicked off in 2015 with “A Court of Thorns and Roses” and was followed by four more captivating novels, expanding the rich universe she created. Fans will surely feel the sting of this cancellation as they had looked forward to seeing their favorite characters and epic tales brought to life on screen.

The decision by Hulu and 20th Television to abandon the adaptation of “A Court Of Thorns And Roses” marks a significant loss for fans of Sarah J. Maas. While initial excitement surrounded the project, speculations surrounding its progress and eventual cancellation left many disappointed. As Hulu moves away from this fantasy journey, audiences will have to await other adaptations to fill the void created by this cancellation.

Original Source: deadline.com