Netflix Developing Film Adaptation of Rebecca Yarros Novel ‘In the Likely Event’ (Exclusive)

Netflix is adapting In the Likely Event, a novel by Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.

The film, adapted to the screen by Lindsey Ferrentino — one of five movies she’s writing for the streaming giant — is a romance between a U.S. soldier, Nate, and a congressional aide, Izzy, set against the war in Afghanistan. The book was first published in August 2023.

In the Likely Event will be overseen by Brian Williams for Dylan Clark Productions and by Kira Cousineau for Netflix. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be working with Dylan Clark Productions and Netflix to bring In the Likely Event to life,” Yarros said. “It’s such a special book to me and I can’t wait to see Nate and Izzy brought to the screen by such a thoughtful and passionate team of creators.”

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