Attention fantasy fans! After the cancellation ofand the imminent end ofAfter season 5 there is light again on the imaginative horizon:an adaptation of the novel Quicksilver!
That doesn't mean anything to you? As well as. The first partQuicksilver - Daughter of Silver. Prisoner of Shadows
The planned trilogy will only appear in Germany onMarch 19, 2025.
The book is currently in such demand that Netflix immediately grabbed the rights and even put a 7-figure sum on the table for it (viaDeadline). But first we will explain to you,what exactly Quicksilver's story is.
Quicksilver? What's that about?
The 24-year-old alchemist Saeris lives in a dangerous world. In order to survive, she hides her powers and earns her living by stealing. One day, Saeris is drawn through a portal into a world covered in snow and ice. There she meets the mysterious warrior Kingfisher from the Fae people. The existence of his species is considered a myth in Saeri's world. On the way to discover the secrets of the new surroundings, she gets caught up in a web of power struggles, betrayal and magic.
The English version of the first part was released in summer 2024 and achieved number 1 order status on Amazon. Two more parts are to follow. Author Callie Hart has already announced the next volume for autumn 2025.
Since this is dark fantasy, the author only recommends reading the book for ages 17 and up.
What we know so far about Netflix's fantasy plans
Although the news is still quite fresh, the streaming provider has already hired someone to produce the adaptation:Elizabeth Cantillon.
Her best-known works include, among others,Galaxy Quest - Haphazardly through space (1999)and the filmShocking Truth (2015)mit Will Smith.
When can we expect the first film adaptation?is still up in the air.Netflix is currently digging pretty deep into the fantasy box. The streaming service is also working on a new The Chronicles of Narnia film.
In the director's chair for the new epic is none other than Barbie director Greta Gerwig. If you would like to find out more about it, we will link you to an article in the box above.
By the way, Witcher fans have to stay strong: In addition to a new Geralt (Liam Hemsworth), a new Vesemir is also waiting for us. Due to scheduling difficulties, Kim Bodnia can no longer play the Witcher's mentor in season 4.
