Vice Studios Adapting Anika Jade Levy's Novel 'Flat Earth' for Television
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Vice Studios is developing a television series based on Anika Jade Levy's debut novel 'Flat Earth', with Levy serving as co-creator. The story follows two best friends navigating friendship, rivalry, and survival in New York against a backdrop of a cross-country road trip and a nationwide Adderall shortage. The project joins several other productions in development at the studio.
Facts First
- Vice Studios is developing a TV series based on Anika Jade Levy's novel 'Flat Earth'.
- Levy is serving as co-creator on the adaptation of her debut novel.
- The plot follows two friends through a fracturing friendship, a cross-country road trip, and a nationwide Adderall shortage.
- Vice Studios has several other projects in development, including new seasons of 'Gangs of London' and an adaptation of the 'Payday' video game.
- Author Anika Jade Levy is a National Book Foundation '5 Under 35' honoree and founding editor of Forever Magazine.
What Happened
Vice Studios is developing a television series adaptation of Anika Jade Levy's debut novel, 'Flat Earth'. Levy will serve as co-creator on the project. The novel was published in November 2025 by Catapult Books in the US and Little, Brown in the UK.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy contemporary dramas about complex friendships and societal divides, this project may lead to a new series for your watchlist. The adaptation of a critically noted debut novel by a '5 Under 35' honoree suggests a focus on character-driven storytelling. As Vice Studios develops this alongside other projects like a 'Payday' game adaptation, it indicates continued investment in narrative content across genres.
What's Next
The series is in the development phase at Vice Studios. The studio's other announced projects, including Season 4 of 'Gangs of London' and the feature film 'Bad Apples', are likely to proceed through their respective production pipelines. Further casting and production details for the 'Flat Earth' adaptation may be announced as development continues.