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Netflix Announces Enigma Variations Series Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson

3/19/2026

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Netflix greenlights a limited series adaptation of André Aciman's Enigma Variations, with actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson starring as Paul.
A.K. Shuman will write and produce the series and serve as showrunner, with Oliver Hermanus directing.
The project is produced by Media Res, with André Aciman and Monica Levinson as executive producers.
The announcement arrives as Media Res continues to develop several other series.

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Netflix greenlights a limited series adaptation of André Aciman's Enigma Variations, with actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson starring as Paul.
A.K. Shuman will write and produce the series and serve as showrunner, with Oliver Hermanus directing.
The project is produced by Media Res, with André Aciman and Monica Levinson as executive producers.
The announcement arrives as Media Res continues to develop several other series.