A new Harlan Coben series is coming to Netflix and it will star The Hobbit actor Richard Armitage. 

Armitage has been tapped to lead The Stranger, an eight-episode series based on Harlan Coben’s eponymous novel. Armitage will play Adam Price, a happily married father of two whose life is turned upside-down after a stranger tells him a secret about his wife.

The series’ lead writer is Danny Brocklehurst. Coben will executive produce alongisde Nicola Shindler. The search for a director is still on. 

“The Stranger was one of my most challenging novels — and definitely, the most twisted,” Coben said in a statement. “ When I wrote it, I never imagined that I’d be part of a dream team of extraordinary talent bringing it to life.  I can’t wait to reunite with Danny, Nicola, and Netflix on this remarkable project.”

Armitage added, “I could barely contain my excitement reading Harlan Coben’s The Stranger; a nail biting thriller with a huge beating heart and a dash of social commentary for extra bite. I’m thrilled to be returning to work with Nicola Schindler and the brilliant creative team she has assembled.”

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The streaming giant has inked a deal with bestselling author, Harlan Coben. The huge multi-year development deal was announced Monday. 

According to Variety, the deal includes the development of the author’s 14 existing titles and will range from English-language series foreign language series and films. 

Coben and Netflix collaborated in the past, creating the well-received series Safe starring Michael C. Hall. 

“I loved working with the Netflix team on Safe, and seeing the fantastic audience response around the world,” Coben said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to continue our relationship to create more original films and series with them on a global scale.”

“Harlan’s page-turning crime novels are beloved by readers around the world,” said Erik Barmack, vice president of international originals for Netflix. “We are excited to continue our partnership with him and develop his suspenseful thrillers into global Netflix originals.”

The deal also covers Coben’s upcoming title Run Away. 

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A new Harlan Coben series is coming to Netflix and it will star The Hobbit actor Richard Armitage. 

Armitage has been tapped to lead The Stranger, an eight-episode series based on Harlan Coben’s eponymous novel. Armitage will play Adam Price, a happily married father of two whose life is turned upside-down after a stranger tells him a secret about his wife.

The series’ lead writer is Danny Brocklehurst. Coben will executive produce alongisde Nicola Shindler. The search for a director is still on. 

“The Stranger was one of my most challenging novels — and definitely, the most twisted,” Coben said in a statement. “ When I wrote it, I never imagined that I’d be part of a dream team of extraordinary talent bringing it to life.  I can’t wait to reunite with Danny, Nicola, and Netflix on this remarkable project.”

Armitage added, “I could barely contain my excitement reading Harlan Coben’s The Stranger; a nail biting thriller with a huge beating heart and a dash of social commentary for extra bite. I’m thrilled to be returning to work with Nicola Schindler and the brilliant creative team she has assembled.”

The post Richard Armitage to Star in Netflix’s “The Stranger” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The streaming giant has inked a deal with bestselling author, Harlan Coben. The huge multi-year development deal was announced Monday. 

According to Variety, the deal includes the development of the author’s 14 existing titles and will range from English-language series foreign language series and films. 

Coben and Netflix collaborated in the past, creating the well-received series Safe starring Michael C. Hall. 

“I loved working with the Netflix team on Safe, and seeing the fantastic audience response around the world,” Coben said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to continue our relationship to create more original films and series with them on a global scale.”

“Harlan’s page-turning crime novels are beloved by readers around the world,” said Erik Barmack, vice president of international originals for Netflix. “We are excited to continue our partnership with him and develop his suspenseful thrillers into global Netflix originals.”

The deal also covers Coben’s upcoming title Run Away. 

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