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A24 UK Secures TV Rights to BookTok Hit “Boyfriend Material”

4/29/2026

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A24 UK has optioned TV rights to Alexis Hall’s 2022 novel *Boyfriend Material*.
The story follows neurotic Luc and uptight barrister Oliver as they move from enemies to lovers.
*Boyfriend Material* gained popularity on BookTok, a TikTok community that fuels literary-adaptation interest.
The novel is the first of a trilogy published in over 50 editions and languages, with *Husband Material* already released and *Father Material* due soon.

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Story summary

A24 UK has optioned TV rights to Alexis Hall’s 2022 novel *Boyfriend Material*.
The story follows neurotic Luc and uptight barrister Oliver as they move from enemies to lovers.
*Boyfriend Material* gained popularity on BookTok, a TikTok community that fuels literary-adaptation interest.
The novel is the first of a trilogy published in over 50 editions and languages, with *Husband Material* already released and *Father Material* due soon.