The project has been a priority for Netflix when itre-upped its overall deal with Cobenin 2022.
The books title character is a fomer top basketball player-turned-owner of agency representing sports stars and celebrities.
Its one of the properties Ive probably been a little bit more precious about.
(L-R) David E. Kelley and Harlan CobenAndrew Eccles/Getty
Its easier to move a story likeThe StrangerorStay Closeto another country.
Netflixs first U.S.-based Coben adaptation, the limited seriesI Will Find You,just cast Sam Worthingtonas the lead.
At Netflix, Kelley also recently created and executive produced the limited seriesA Man In Fullstarring Jeff Daniels.
