Kristen Ciccarelli’s Crimson Moth Series Heads to Television and Secures Major Book Deal
The bestselling romantasy phenomenon Crimson Moth series by Kristen Ciccarelli is officially expanding onto television screens and bookstore shelves, according to an exclusive report. Producers Georgia Lee, Joe Henderson, and Chad Kennedy have acquired the adaptation rights to the fantasy romance books, developing the project for television with writer Kim Shumway attached to adapt the script, which is currently being shopped to buyers.
Television Development Team and Production Details
The television adaptation brings together a roster of experienced creators from hit sci-fi and fantasy series. According to the reporting, Georgia Lee (known for The Expanse), Joe Henderson (known for Lucifer), and Chad Kennedy secured the rights to Kristen Ciccarelli’s novels. They tapped Kim Shumway (known for The 100) to write the television script. The project is currently making the rounds with prospective buyers.
Wednesday Books Acquires Books Three and Four
In addition to the television development, the publishing side of the franchise is expanding significantly. Wednesday Books—an imprint under St. Martin’s Publishing Group, which is a division of Macmillan Publishers—has acquired books three and four in the series in a major deal, according to the source material. The third installment, titled Dark Descent, is scheduled for publication in August 2027. International momentum is also strong, with foreign rights already sold in Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden, and other territories.
Publishing Milestones and Global Reach
The Crimson Moth franchise launched with Heartless Hunter, a cat-and-mouse romance following a witch hiding in plain sight alongside a witch hunter sworn to uncover her. The novel quickly became a breakout BookTok favorite and an instant bestseller, crossing international borders with translations into 24 languages and sales exceeding one million copies in the USA and Canada alone.
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The Crimson Moth duology has drawn widespread critical acclaim, earning a starred review from Kirkus praising its “abundance of banter and a healthy dose of sizzle,” while Publishers Weekly highlighted the high-stakes romantasy’s complex, morally gray conflict.
Where Crimson Moth Fits in the Booming Romantasy Market
Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash at Sony Pictures Television, Sheila Masterson’s The Poison Daughter at Hulu and 20th Century, and Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows as a feature film with Amazon MGM and Premeditated Productions.
Brokerage and Representation
The film and television deal for Kristen Ciccarelli was brokered by UTA. Meanwhile, book deal representation was handled by Danielle Burby at Mad Woman Literary for the United States, and by Taryn Fagerness at the Taryn Fagerness Agency for foreign markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is adapting the Crimson Moth series for television?
Kim Shumway (The 100) is adapting the script for television, developed by producers Georgia Lee, Joe Henderson, and Chad Kennedy.
When is the next book in the Crimson Moth series releasing?
Book three, titled Dark Descent, is slated for publication in August 2027 by Wednesday Books.
How many copies has the Crimson Moth series sold?
The series has sold over one million copies across the USA and Canada and has been translated into 24 languages.
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