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Timothée Chalamet to Star in 'Playground' Adaptation

3/21/2026

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Warner Bros. Pictures has secured film rights to Richard Powers's Playground, with Timothée Chalamet (actor) set to star and produce.
The adaptation follows Todd Keane and his friends from the University of Illinois as they navigate the tech boom and its impact on their lives.
The narrative centers on friendship, love, and artificial intelligence.
Production will begin once the screenplay is finalized, with Plan B developing Bewilderment.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. Pictures has secured film rights to Richard Powers's Playground, with Timothée Chalamet (actor) set to star and produce.
The adaptation follows Todd Keane and his friends from the University of Illinois as they navigate the tech boom and its impact on their lives.
The narrative centers on friendship, love, and artificial intelligence.
Production will begin once the screenplay is finalized, with Plan B developing Bewilderment.