Netflix orders pilot for series based on "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging"
Netflix has ordered a pilot for a TV adaptation of Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicolson novels, which were already filmed in 2008 with Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Casting is under way.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Netflix has greenlit a pilot for a series based on Louise Rennison's novel Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, the first book in her Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series. ColliderN “Netflix has officially greenlit a pilot for the adaptation of Rennison's novel, with the hunt for the new Ace Gang ongoing.” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging has received a pilot order from the streaming giant” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2The books were previously adapted as the 2008 film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, in which Aaron Taylor-Johnson played the love interest opposite Georgia Groome and Eleanor Tomlinson; both outlets describe it as a cult classic. ColliderN “Taylor-Johnson previously starred opposite Georgia Groome and Poldark favorite Eleanor Tomlinson in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “was a quiet success that grew into a cult classic” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2Monica Heisey, whose credits include Schitt's Creek, is writing the pilot, and Jim O'Hanlon is directing. ColliderN “Monica Heisey, a comedy writer who has worked on the likes of Schitt’s Creek, Workin’ Moms, and Smothered, is writing the pilot” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “Netflix's adaptation is being written by Monica Heisey, with Jim O’Hanlon (known for Fackham Hall) directing.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Collider adds that Jon Jennings is producing and Sam Leifer is executive producing. ColliderN “Breeders' Jon Jennings is producing, with Sam Leifer (Plebs, How to Build a Girl) executive producing.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant says the pilot order followed reports about casting calls: UK casting director Rachel Sheridan sought new talent, applicants had to be over 18 because of mature themes and working hours, and applications closed early after a flood of submissions. Screen RantN “UK casting director Rachel Sheridan, known for Amandaland and One Day, released a casting call seeking new and fresh talent”“The requirements included asking for all applicants to be over 18 due to its mature themes and working hours.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Sheridan said the team was "genuinely overwhelmed (in the best way)" and had to close applications earlier than planned. Screen RantN “We have been genuinely overwhelmed (in the best way) by how many of you have applied” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1No release date has been given; Screen Rant says it is unclear when the adaptation will arrive. Screen RantN “it's unclear when Netflix's adaptation of Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging will arrive” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 2The outlets differ on the 2008 film's credits: Collider says Gurinder Chadha directed it, while Screen Rant says Chadha wrote the screenplay. ColliderN “directed by Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “The screenplay was written by Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha” Read at Screen Rant ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Entertainment-trade coverage presenting the pilot order as good news for a much-loved property, tied to Taylor-Johnson's fame and the creative team.
- Emphasis
- Collider links the order to Netflix's book-adaptation success (East of Eden) and lists the producers; Screen Rant details the plot, Taylor-Johnson's career and the casting call.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither gives a release date, cast or episode count. Their accounts of Chadha's role in the 2008 film and O'Hanlon's credits differ.
- Charged language
- “cult classic”“swoon-worthy”“breakout role”
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“Aaron Taylor-Johnson's 2008 rom-com cult classic is officially getting rebooted at Netflix.” — Collider
“Aaron Taylor-Johnson's breakout role is getting a makeover.” — Screen Rant
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Netflix has ordered a pilot for an Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging series based on Louise Rennison's novels.
- Monica Heisey is writing and Jim O'Hanlon is directing.
- The 2008 film starred Aaron Taylor-Johnson and is regarded as a cult classic.
Where accounts differ
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Gurinder Chadha's role on the 2008 film
- Centre
- Collider says Chadha directed it; Screen Rant says Chadha wrote the screenplay.
Netflix organisation
Netflix has ordered the pilot and the project is in casting, according to both outlets.
“Netflix has officially greenlit a pilot for the adaptation of Rennison's novel” — Collider
“has received a pilot order from the streaming giant” — Screen Rant
Aaron Taylor-Johnson person
Taylor-Johnson is not reported to be involved; the coverage cites the 2008 film as the actor's breakthrough.
“one role is often credited as the actor's breakthrough.” — Screen Rant
Left0 articles
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Centre2 articles
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s British Cult Classic Officially Gets Netflix Reboot
Celebratory Presents the reboot as the next Netflix adaptation hit, with a long digression on East of Eden and filler quiz text.
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Netflix's TV Revival Of Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Breakout Role Gets Pilot Order
Sympathetic Fan-oriented overview of the pilot order, the novel's plot and the oversubscribed casting call.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 7 Oct 23:00 First ColliderN Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s British Cult Classic Officially Gets Netflix Reboot
- 11 Oct 19:58 +92h 58m Screen RantN Netflix's TV Revival Of Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Breakout Role Gets Pilot Order
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