Former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s debut novel will not hit shelves for almost a year, but it is already getting the TV treatment as Showtime said Friday that it would adapt the anticipated book into a series.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton&rsquo-s debut novel will not hit shelves for almost a year, but it is already getting the TV treatment as Showtime said Friday that it would adapt the anticipated book into a series.
Clinton&rsquo-s &ldquo-The President Is Missing,&rdquo- co-authored with prolific thriller writer James Patterson, will follow the sudden disappearance of a sitting U.S. president and will draw on Clinton&rsquo-s knowledge of holding the office.
It is due to be published in June 2018 and is the first time a U.S. president has co-authored a thriller.
&ldquo-I&lsquo-m really enjoying writing this book and working with Jim,&rdquo- Clinton said in a statement. &ldquo-And I can&rsquo-t wait to see Showtime bring the characters to life.&rdquo-
Showtime, the premium cable network owned by CBS Corp, did not give any details on casting or when the series might air.
The series is yet another high-profile addition to the growing landscape of television, which has drawn Oscar-winning film talent to create and star in shows. Showtime President and CEO David Nevins said getting the television rights to the book was &ldquo-a coup in the highest order.&rdquo-
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