Jess Walter’s So Far Gone is headed to the small screen.
Netflix is developing a series adaptation of Walter’s novel, published in June by Harper, which follows Rhys Kinnick, a reclusive retired journalist in the Pacific Northwest on a mission to find his missing daughter and abducted grandchildren. In a starred review, a critic for Kirkus wrote of the book, “Things get really serious toward the end in a way we might not be totally prepared for, and doesn’t feel absolutely necessary, but perhaps it’s Walter’s way of saying the danger is real. Walter is a beacon of wit, decency, and style.”
The series adaptation will be written by Mark Bomback, whose previous screenplays include Live Free or Die Hard, Race to Witch Mountain, Total Recall, and The Art of Racing in the Rain. Bomback and Walter are among the series’ executive producers.
Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan, also executive producers of the series, said in a statement, “Jess Walter is one of the great American storytellers, and So Far Gone is a propulsive, deeply humane novel that feels both urgent and timeless. We are thrilled to be working with Mark Bomback, whose extraordinary talent for character-driven thrillers makes him the perfect partner to bring this story to the screen.”
There is no news on the casting of the series or a potential release date, but Netflix said, “So Far Gone isn’t so far away. Keep your eyes peeled for an official release date.”
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
