The screen adaptation of the novels Birdwatcher and Birdwatcher 2 has captured the interest of TV Producer Joy Gorman. She has begun evaluating the Birdwatcher story’s cinematic potential to determine the strongest direction for the film adaptation.
Joy Gorman said in a statement: “As someone who spends my life searching for stories that deserve to reach wider audiences, I couldn’t stop thinking about Birdwatcher. Long after I finished reading, I kept thinking about Abby Wincoff’s disappearance and the heartbreaking mystery that unfolds in the quiet beauty of the Pocono Mountains. What could have been a compelling missing-person investigation became something much more profound, a deeply emotional story about grief, innocence, justice, and the enduring bonds that transcend life itself. I was especially moved by the emotional journey surrounding Abby’s family and the relentless determination of Sheriff Andy Kirkman and his team to uncover the truth. Their investigation is driven by more than solving a crime; it’s fueled by compassion and the hope of bringing peace to a family whose lives have been shattered. In a world that often rushes past tragedy, Ann Greyson wrote a story that gently reminds readers that every victim has a story, every family deserves answers, and every life leaves an imprint that cannot be erased. That is incredibly rare. Birdwatcher is the kind of emotionally resonant mystery that would translate beautifully to the screen while preserving the heart that makes it so unforgettable.”
Joy Gorman, whose credits include 13 Reasons Why as well as multiple seasons of Hulu’s Unprisoned and Apple TV’s Home Before Dark, and Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Little House on the Prairie, is a consultant to Rise Literary (Ojai, California), a team which includes CEO Kristen McGuiness, for the creative development and strategy for the publisher’s slate of books.
Last April, Samantha Jacobs of Anchorcall Services (Albuquerque, New Mexico) made a successful Birdwatcher cinematic pitch to executives of HBO Max. However, with Joy Gorman at the helm, Birdwatcher (Kindle Direct Publishing) will be pitched to Netflix, or any of their subsidiaries.
BIRDWATCHER and BIRDWATCHER 2 official pages:
https://annsgreyson.com/Birdwatcher.html
https://annsgreyson.com/Birdwatcher2.html
