Summary
- Despite initial excitement, the Throne of Glass TV show has yet to materialize, with no news or updates since 2016.
- The TV show was confirmed in 2016, with Hulu announcing its development and a team of writers and directors attached to the project.
- However, since then, there has been little to no development or production updates, suggesting that the show may have been shelved or put on hold indefinitely.
Hulu once optioned a TV adaptation of the Throne Of Glass books, yet despite much initial excitement when the project was first announced the Throne of Glass TV show has yet to materialize. Sarah J. Maas’ YA book series Throne Of Glass is set in the fictional world of Erilea and follows the adventures of Celaena Sardothien – a teenage assassin working under a tyrannical king whose every murderous whim she must obey to obtain her freedom. Along the way, Celaena uncovers a conspiracy about the magical forces controlling Erilea and must reconcile both her tragic past and true destiny.
Maas began publishing her Cinderella-inspired Throne Of Glass stories online via the website FictionPress where they gained a huge following and were soon picked up by Bloomsbury. The publishing house went on to release a total of seven books in the series – beginning with Throne Of Glass in 2012 and ending with Kingdom Of Ash in 2018 – alongside a collection of five prequel novellas titled The Assassin’s Blade. Several books in the Throne Of Glass series have topped The New York Times Best Sellers list, with Maas receiving rave reviews for her world-building skills and strong, relatable female protagonist.
Most Recent Throne Of Glass TV Show News
Sarah J. Maas Revealed The Throne Of Glass Pilot Script In 2016
There have been no news or updates on the Throne of Glass TV show since December 2016, when Sarah J. Maas posted a picture to Instagram of a script for the pilot episode of Hulu’s Throne Of Glass adaptation. Written by Kira Snyder, the pilot was befittingly titled “Celaena.” Maas also assured fans that though the Hulu show was named Queen Of Shadows after the fourth book, it would indeed begin with the first book and cover the entire series.
However, there have been no news or updates on the Throne of Glass TV show since then. With literally no information beyond Glass's 2016 Instagram post, it's impossible to predict anything about the cast, story, or potential release date of Hulu's Throne of Glass TV show. However, with the A Court Of Thorns And Roses also in development, it's possible that Hulu will reignite plans for Throne of Glass if ACOTAR proves a success.
The Throne Of Glass Adaptation TV Show Was Confirmed
Hulu Announced The Throne Of Glass TV Show In 2016
In September 2016 news broke Hulu was developing a TV show based on the Throne Of Glass novels titled Queen Of Shadows after the fourth book. The Mark Gordon Company was set to produce the show with Kira Snyder (whose writing credits include The Handmaid’s Tale and The 100) penning the adaptation and Anna Foerster (Outlander) set to direct the pilot. However, it’s been many years since Hulu optioned the series. While the Throne of Glass TV show is technically confirmed, it's not known if the project is still moving forward.
The Throne Of Glass TV Show May Have Been Shelved
Production And Development On Hulu's Throne Of Glass TV Show Seems To Have Stalled
Since Sarah J. Maas’ update in 2016, there’s barely been a peep about the Throne Of Glass show from either Hulu or the author herself, and it seems the project the project is in limbo. That doesn’t necessarily mean the TV adaptation won’t happen. Hulu might’ve simply put the project on the back burner for the time being. However, the lack of updates doesn’t bode well for the Throne Of Glass series.