The film and TV rights to family drama Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane have been acquired. Here’s what we know about a potential Ask Again, Yes movie or TV adaptation so far:
What’s it about? What’s the plot?
Ask Again, Yes is an intimate drama about two families and a violent incident that alters their relationship and that of their families irreparably. It follows the story of Peter Stanhope and Kate Gleason, childhood friends and neighbors who grow up together and fall in love, tracing their history over the course of many decades. It begins with their fathers meeting at the police academy and moving in with their young wives to neighboring houses in a small town.
As Peter and Kate fall in love, they must struggle to fight for their relationship, and the question always remains of how much it is possible for people to forgive.
Ask Again Yes was released in May 2019. See the full summary and review for Ask Again, Yes at the Bibliofile.
What format will it be? Will the Ask Again, Yes adaptation be a Movie or a Series?
It’s currently unknown if it’s planned as a movies or series. Both the film and TV rights were acquired.
Who’s behind it?
Bruce Cohen, who produced of American Beauty, and Scott Delman, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, have acquired the rights to Ask Again, Yes.
What’s the status of the Ask Again, Yes adaptation?
The adaptation is currently early in its development. It’s been optioned, but that’s about it so far.
Who’s in the cast?
No casting details have been released yet.
When will it be released?
Currently unknown.
Is there a trailer or teaser available?
Not yet! Stay tuned.
Ask Again, Yes Movie / TV Series Development Timeline
May 29, 2019 Ask Again, Yes (novel) is released.
June 11, 2019 Bruce Cohen, Broadway Producer Scott Delman Re-Team To Acquire Film & TV Rights To Novel ‘Ask Again, Yes’
Wonder if I would like it as a series.
I think I’d prefer it as a movie, but I think either way this would translate to film really well