The book's rights were optioned by LD Entertainment. Oscar-nominated producer Michael De Luca was attached to produce with Julia Cox attached to adapt the screenplay.[17] In December 2018, Julia Roberts was attached to play the lead female role by the book's author.[18][19]
In May 2020, LD Entertainment's option had expired. Annapurna TV bought the rights to Ng's debut novel and is planning to produce alongside A-Major and will produce it as a limited series instead. Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, Patrick Chu, and Ali Krug will executive produce the project for Annapurna while Mary Lee will executive produce for A-Major.[20]
