In addition to the “Harry Potter” TV series, JK Rowling has another project on her hands: adapting another of her children’s books to the big screen.
JK Rowling is making another of her children’s books into a movie
According to reports in “Variety” it was announced that the famous author will make a film adaptation of “The Christmas Pig”, one of her most popular children’s books.
According to the magazine, the project is in a very early stage of internal development and no production company has been attached yet. In that sense, there are currently no details such as who will direct the film, the actors who will be part of the cast, what approach will be given to the story, much less a tentative release date.
The book “The Christmas Pig”, its English title, was first released in 2021 with illustrations by Jim Field.
What is the book ‘The Christmas Pig’ about?
JK Rowling’s children’s book tells the story of a boy named Jack, who loses his favorite toy, Dito, on Christmas Eve after his stepsister throws it out of the car window. Although Jack is offered a replacement called the Christmas Pig as consolation, he misses his old, loyal friend. To cheer up Jack, Christmas Pig suggests a plan to rescue Ditto. The duo are shrunken in size and sent to the Land of the Lost, where they embark on a perilous journey to reunite with Ditto. Along the way they meet a cast of great characters, including Santa Claus. Finally, Jack can accept his loss and returns to his bed with the Christmas Pig.
The story is inspired by the twin toy pigs of one of Rowling’s children.
JK Rowling’s work beyond “Harry Potter”
Although his epic “The Boy Who Lived” is what brought him international fame, it’s not the only thing in his repertoire.
Under the pen name Robert Galbraith, Rowling published the saga “Cormoran Strike,” which follows a former London policeman turned detective and the difficult cases he solves as part of his job. The plot was first adapted for television in 2017 and the sixth season is in production in the UK.
It should also be remembered that JK Rowling wrote and produced the “Fantastic Beasts” saga, which is set in the same magical universe as “Harry Potter” and that she is working on the TV series of the boy wizard.
Did you know the book ‘The Christmas Pig’? Let us know in the comments if JK Rowling’s new film catches your eye.
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