2015 is expected to be another great year for book-to-film adaptations. So if you’re one of those people who enjoy a good read as well as a good watch, then you’re in for an exciting ride. It’s like going to the fun land and getting your favorite ice cream cone in the end! You get to enjoy the ride and leave with a sweet taste in your mouth, or sour, just in case the movie turns out to be bad.
We’ve compiled a list of upcoming book adaptations that will be hitting the big screen in the coming months:
1. The Longest Ride, Nicholas SparksA combination of romance, secrets and relationships.
Release date: April, 10
2. Child 44, Tom Rob Smith
3. Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy
4. Paper Towns, John GreenRelease date: July, 24
5. The Scorch Trials, James DashnerRelease date: September, 18
6. Frankenstein, Mary ShelleyWe all know the story of Frankenstein, but this adaptation will focus on his assistant, Igor.
Release date: October, 2
7. The Jungle Book, Rudyard KiplingThis one is probably a childhood favorite of many of us. Mowgli is raised in a jungle by a pack of wolves, a bear and a black panther.
Release date: October, 9
8. Mockingjay (Part 2), Suzanne CollinsRelease date: November, 20
9. The Martian, Andy Weir