Firefly Lane: Netflix’s Latest book Adaptation to Land this Year

Firefly Lane, the latest book adaptation to come to Netflix this year, is the story of two best friends and their enduring, complicated bond, spanning four tumultuous decades.

Based on the NYT bestselling novel by Kristin Hannah, Netflix had ordered 10 episodes last year in February. The book was first released in 2013.

Set in the mid-1970s, it follows the story of best pals Kate Mularkey and Tully Hart and their relationship from beginning till date. It’s a coming of age tale – part comedy, part thriller, part heart-wrenching drama.

In the series, Katherine Heigl is signed on to play Tully, and Sarah Chalke will be Kate. However, there will be at least two other Kates and Tullys as the story spans across four decades.

What’s the series about?

Kate, an unpopular girl who strives for a normal life where she is loved, meets Tully, a cool girl with a secret past who would also do anything to be loved by everyone. Their friendship starts in the summer of 1974, which would go on for three decades as they watch each other grow into women.

Thirty years later, Kate is now a wife and mother who has grown envious of her best friend. Meanwhile, Tully is as lonely as ever despite having millions of fans who watch her on TV.

There is friendship, betrayal, and whole lot of drama in this novel from author Kristin Hannah who has also penned behind Winter Garden, The Nightingale, and The Great Alone.

Although reading the book isn’t necessary before you watch the series, you might want to, considering it is a multi-award winner. It’s also worth noting that the book is the first of two books with Fly Away being the second.

Who’s starring in Firefly Lane season 1?

For the main characters, there will be three cast members playing the role to represent each stage of the three decades.

The cast list includes some big names in TV.

One of the first castings was for Tully Hart. In addition to Katherine Heigl playing the eldest Tully, London Robertson will play Tully in the 1970s, Ali Skovbye in the 1980s.

For Kate Mularkey, Sarah Chalke will be the eldest version with Roan Curtis as the younger one.

By September 2019, more cast additions were announced including Beau Garret, Yael Yurman, Jon Ecker & Brandon Jay joining the cast.

In late October 2019, Once Upon A Time star Quinn Lord was announced for the role of Young Sean. “Older” Sean will be played by Jason McKinnon.

By January 2020, Chelah Horsdal and Jon-Michael Ecker will join in. Ecker will be playing the role of Max Brody.

In February 2020, Jenna Rosenow and in March 2020, Martin Donovan were brought in. Donovan is set to play the character of Reed Aiken.

Where is Firefly Lane being filmed?

Thanks to the show’s celebrities being active on social media, we know that the filming has been majorly set in Vancouver, Canada at The Ironworks studio, and Nelson and Homer.

Who’s behind Firefly Lane?

The production studio behind the show is Brightlight Pictures who are well-known for their various TV and movie adaptations.

Their biggest titles include ABC’s The Good Doctor, Descendants for Disney Channel and a couple of Netflix projects including the Stephen King adaptation of 1922 and Haters Back Off!

Their showrunner for Firefly Lane, Maggie Friedman, is renowned for her work on Eastwick for ABC, Witches of East End for Lifetime and most recently, No Tomorrow for The CW.

When will Firefly Lane be on Netflix?

The exact release date for Firefly Lane is yet to be declared, but Netflix has mentioned a 2020 release.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for another upcoming Netflix novel adaptation, there is Hillbilly Elegy which may launch in a similar time frame as Firefly Lane. Have you read Firefly Lane or looking forward to watching the show? Let us know in the comments.