Meryl Streep to lead series adaptation of 'The Corrections'
What's the story
Meryl Streep, the three-time Oscar-winning actor, is set to star in a television series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's acclaimed novel The Corrections, reported Variety. The project is being developed by CBS Studios and wiip, with Franzen penning the adaptation and serving as an executive producer. Despite no confirmed buyer yet, the series will soon be marketed to various streaming platforms and networks.
Plot overview
'The Corrections' explores family dynamics and generational gaps
First published in 2001, The Corrections has been hailed as one of the best American novels of the 21st century. It tells the story of a Midwestern family coming together for "one last Christmas" before their father's health takes a turn for the worse. The book dives deep into themes of family bonds, generational gaps, identity, and the quest for happiness.
Adaptation history
Previous attempts to adapt 'The Corrections' for screen
Adapting The Corrections for the screen has been quite the odyssey. Producer Scott Rudin snagged the rights in 2002, but it took years of trying to bring it to life as a film. In 2011, Rudin teamed up with writer-director Noah Baumbach to whip up a pilot episode for HBO, starring Chris Cooper, Dianne Wiest, Ewan McGregor, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Eventually, HBO passed on the series.
Career highlights
Streep's television career and accolades
If The Corrections makes a successful jump to TV, it'll be yet another major small-screen role for Streep. She's recently been in the second season of HBO's Big Little Lies and is currently featuring in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. Her other famous TV roles include Makers: Women Who Make America and Angels in America. With 21 Academy Award nominations, she also holds the record for the most Oscar-nominated actor ever.