Love Stories Come to Life: 831 Stories and Hulu Partner for Big Fan TV Series Adaptation
A new partnership has been formed between 831 Stories and Hulu for the development of TV series based on the books from 831 Stories. The first project to come out of this collaboration is an adaptation of Alexandra Romanoff's Big Fan book series, with the main focus on the best-selling title, Big Fan. The story revolves around a political strategist who gets a chance to return to the limelight and possibly find love after a scandal involving her ex. The TV adaptation will be produced by Disney's 20th Television, with Michelle Nader set to write and executive produce the series. Co-founders of 831 Stories, Claire Mazur, and Erica Cerulo, will also be involved as co-executive producers for the project.
831 Stories is a company specializing in romantic fiction that offers various ways for romance fans to engage with the genre. From monthly novella releases to community-driven events and a weekly podcast called Radio 831, the company aims to provide a platform for love-story enthusiasts to connect and discuss their favorite topics. Apart from Big Fan, other books in the series include Square Waves, an enemies-to-lovers romance, and the upcoming Vacation Self, which explores a budding romance between a former boy band member and a florist. The company was founded in 2024 by Cerulo and Mazur with the goal of creating a vibrant fan community around their books and expanding into different forms of media and merchandise.
In an interview with Glamour in 2024, Mazur expressed their vision for 831 Stories, aiming to establish a recognizable brand in the romance genre that appeals to a broad audience. Drawing parallels to the comic book world, she highlighted the desire of readers to stay immersed in the world of the characters even after finishing a story. This emotional connection drives the consumption of romance novels as readers seek to prolong their engagement with the characters and their stories. The company's founders are represented by UTA, while Michelle Nader is represented by CAA and Hansen Jacobson.
In conclusion, the partnership between 831 Stories and Hulu marks an exciting new chapter in the development of TV series based on popular romance novels. With a focus on creating engaging content for romance fans and building a strong community around their books, 831 Stories is set to bring captivating love stories to the screen, starting with the adaptation of the Big Fan book series.