FX’s plans for a series adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 science fiction novel, Never Let Me Go, have come to a sudden halt. The series, which was set to air exclusively on Hulu, had originally been picked up by FX back in May 2022, with pre-production underway. However, according to Variety, the network has decided to scrap the project, leaving fans of the novel and film adaptation disappointed.
Never Let Me Go explores themes of mortality, love, and humanity through the story of young people who were cloned for the purpose of organ donation. The novel was previously adapted into a film in 2010 and has been praised for its thought-provoking and emotional narrative. Per the synopsis for the series, it follows “Thora (Viola Prettejohn), a rebellious teenage clone who escapes from the boarding school where she and her fellow clones are kept hidden from society. As she starts living undercover in the outside world, she unwittingly sets in motion events that will spark a revolution and test the boundaries of what it means to be human.”
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The series’ cast was set to include Tracey Ullman, Kelly Macdonald, Aiysha Hart, Spike Fearn, Shaniqua Okwok, Gary Beadle, Kwami Odoom, Susan Brown, Keira Chanse, and Edward Holcroft, who were to bring the story to life in new and exciting ways. The production team behind the series was top-notch, with Melissa Iqbal as writer and showrunner alongside pilot director Marc Munden, Garland, Macdonald, Reich, Maria Fleischer, and Ishiguro.
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A Look at the 2010 Film Adaptation
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The 2010 film adaptation of Never Let Me Go is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged exploration of existence and the ethical implications of extending human life. Directed by the acclaimed Mark Romanek and written by Alex Garland, the film features a talented ensemble cast led by Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield. It received high praise upon its release and continues to be a timely and relevant film that raises important questions about the value of human life. The film’s impact is a testament to the power of storytelling and its ability to engage audiences and provoke thought and discussion long after its initial release.
Never Let Me Go is a film that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. Fans of the film and its thought-provoking story will undoubtedly be disappointed by the news of the cancelation of this promising series. Nevertheless, the novel and film adaptation will continue to captivate audiences with their emotional and haunting explorations of mortality, love, and humanity.
