The 2005 novel from Curtis Sittenfeld has been picked up by the streaming giant for adaptation, here’s the latest on Prep:

On the hunt for the next YA hit, Netflix appears to have hit gold with the latest novel to be put to screen. The newest release of information gives a hint at what audiences can expect to see.

What’s Prep about?

The coming-of-age story follows a girl on a scholarship in a prestigious school in New England. Navigating the social and academic demands of such a place is difficult for the most ordinary student, things are only made harder by our protagonist’s status as an outcast. The drama, friendship and excitement of her adolescence appears to lie just out of reach, but that won’t last for long.

Who’s attached to it?

Bearing the title of both the show’s main writer and the overall showrunner is Nicole Taylor (One Day). She will executive produce alongside Will Ferrell (Succession), Jessica Elbaum (Quiz Lady) and Alix Taylor (Feast).

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