Jeremy Allen White is confirmed to star in and executive produce Netflix's limited series adaptation of André Aciman's novel, Enigma Variations.
The project, currently in development, will mark the second screen adaptation of Aciman's work, following the critically acclaimed Call Me by Your Name.
White will portray the lead character, Paul, in the series that explores themes of love, desire, and identity. The story follows Paul’s lifelong journey of fleeting yet consuming relationships, from a childhood crush on a cabinetmaker in Italy to anonymous encounters with men and enduring passion for a girl he reconnects with over the years. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, desire, and self-discovery.
Amanda Kate Shuman (The Wheel of Time) is attached as the writer, showrunner, and executive producer, while Oliver Hermanus (Living) will direct and executive produce. Aciman and White will also serve as executive producers, with Media Res producing the series.
Jeremy Allen White, best known for his Emmy-winning role in FX’s The Bear, brings significant star power to the adaptation. His other notable credits include Shameless, The Iron Claw, and the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere.
For Media Res, this is one of their latest Netflix ventures, following the recent announcement of their Silicon Valley corporate thriller Thumblite starring Rosamund Pike.
The series will offer audiences a rich exploration of human connections and emotional depth, adding another highly anticipated adaptation to Netflix's slate.
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