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Mark Lawrence’s YA fantasy One Word Kill is coming to the small screen.

Deadline broke the news that Holly Phillips is adapting the trilogy for Synchronicity Films and Wild Sheep. The books follow teenage genius Nick Hayes who learns he’s dying, and has to deal with a knife-wielding maniac as well as needing to break the laws of physics. The first book was published in 2019 with the sequels Limited Wish and Dispel Illusion following later in the year.

Phillips said, “One Word Kill captures the joy and the messiness of being a teenager. It’s about finding your tribe and the sacrifices you’ll make for them once you’ve found them. I can’t wait to bring it to life.”

Wild Sheep’s Erik Barmack added, “Claire and her team are experts at producing drama that is watched around the world. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with her and Mark on this unique YA project.”

Synchronicity Films founder and creative director Claire Mundell noted, “This story has it all: fantasy, high stakes, romance – and Dungeons and Dragons. With her incredible track record of creating award-winning shows, Holly is the perfect writer to adapt these fantasy novels for a YA audience.”