The movie did so well, that now Audrey Niffenegger's novel The Time Traveler's Wife will be adapted into a series by ABC. No word yet on casting. I haven't seen the movie but have read the book and given the ending of the book (which I won't spoil for those who haven't seen the movie or read the book), I don't see how a sequel series is possible.Most likely, it will be a remake and not a sequel, but that could be confusing for the audience as well. Perhaps they should keep the title and have it be a complete different couple?
Seriously, how can they do this successfully as a series? Will it be something like Quantum Leap except rather than trying to change history Henry DeTamble is just trying to get home before Claire's pot roast gets cold?
While I think it was a good concept for a movie, I don't see this working as a television series. It will be just another Mr. and Mrs. Smith television series and will be gone before we know it.
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8-18-2009 @ 11:27AM
mdk said...
Been there, done that, it was called Journeyman... ABC cancelled it after one season. It was actually a good show, this Time Traveler's Wife show will probably blow.
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8-18-2009 @ 3:42PM
Sarah said...
Journeyman was on NBC. And was lead-in on Monday nights by the craptastic second season of Heroes. It was well written and acted with tons of potential... it didn't stand a chance.
8-18-2009 @ 11:37AM
The Televixen said...
Wasn't this already a series - called Journeyman?
I'd rather see Journeyman come back than see The Time Traveler's Wife become a series.
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8-18-2009 @ 12:26PM
GigG said...
That's the ticket. Take Journyman and rename it "The Time Traveler's Wife."
8-18-2009 @ 7:07PM
pamangel49 said...
Yes, I completely agree!!! How can they act like this is such a great new idea!! I really liked Journeyman!!! Bring it back!!!
8-18-2009 @ 12:28PM
PB said...
Read the book, but haven't seen the movie. I just can't imagine it would be as good. Maybe the TV series would be about Alba ...
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8-18-2009 @ 12:40PM
Kevin said...
I was gonna say the same thing about Journeyman ... that show was good!
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8-18-2009 @ 2:27PM
Europa said...
Oh good grief, Charlie Brown. :-/
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8-18-2009 @ 6:36PM
Jennifer said...
I do NOT see how this would work as an effing TV series. Period. What are they, nuts?
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8-18-2009 @ 6:26PM
en said...
Should be Clare not Claire
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10-10-2009 @ 3:55PM
ella.ollivander said...
Why is this a good idea? Wasn't the movie pretty much universally panned by critics?
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