A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult is being adapted into a limited series. For all the details on the A Spark of Light film adaptation, here’s everything we know:
What’s it about? What’s the plot?
From Deadline: “Described as a dog day afternoon in a woman’s reproductive health services clinic, in Spark Of Light, what appears to be another day of service to woman at the clinic, becomes tragic as a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire, taking all inside hostage.
Hugh McElroy, a police hostage negotiator, arrives at the scene just as gets a text that his 17-year-old daughter, Wren (King), is inside the clinic. She is joined there by a nurse, a wounded woman, a doctor, a pro-life protester-tuned-patient, a young woman who has come to terminate her pregnancy, as well as the disturbed gunman himself, vowing to be heard.”
A Spark of Light was released in October 2018.
What format will it be? Will the A Spark of Light adaptation be a Movie or a Series?
It’s planned as a limited series.
Who’s behind it?
Sony Pictures TV is developing the A Spark of Light limited series adaptation.
Author Jodi Picoult will serve as an executive producer for the series.
What’s the status of the A Spark of Light adaptation?
The adaptation is currently in Pre-Production (as of August 2020), which means they are gearing up to start filming.
A tentative release time frame (2021) has been announced, but it appears this project has been delayed. The current status is unknown.
Who’s in the cast?
Joey King will lead the cast of A Spark of Light.
Actress Joey King
See the full cast (when available) on IMDB.
When will it be released?
Currently unknown, but it’s planned as a 2021 release.
Is there a trailer or teaser available?
Not yet! Stay tuned.
A Spark of Light Sony TV Series Development Timeline
October 2, 2018 A Spark of Light (novel) is released.
October 15, 2019 Joey King To Star In ‘A Spark Of Light’ Limited Series Based On Jodi Picoult’s Novel In Works At Sony TV
August 26, 2020 A Spark of Light is in Pre-Production
