Netflix will be adapting a teen show based on Geek Girl, a best-selling book franchise. The show is said to start filming later this year so we're excited to learn more about the show in the coming months. For now, this is all we know about this upcoming series.
Is Geek Girl a Film?
No, Geek Girl will be an upcoming series on Netflix with Corus Entertainment. The recent announcement is that the show will have a total of 10 episodes, each with a runtime of around 30 minutes.
When Geek Girl gets released, Netflix will be distributing it globally except for Canada. Corus Entertainment will be handling distribution in Canada instead.
How Many Geek Girl Books Are There?
There are a total of six books that are part of the Geek Girl franchise written by Holly Smale. The books were published between 2013 and 2017 in this order:
- Geek Girl
- Model Misfit
- Picture Perfect
- All That Glitters
- Head Over Heels
- Forever Geek
The books were published by HarperCollins and have been best-sellers. They have also been translated into more than 30 languages.
What is Geek Girl About?
Geek Girl follows the story of 15-year-old Harriet Manners, who knows a lot of things. Despite her smarts, she is a socially awkward teen who isn't well-liked by her peers. But she catches the attention of a top model agent, Harriet gets a chance to reinvent herself to be liked by other people.
Who Is Part of Geek Girl Cast?
As of this writing, no cast announcements have been made. But a few days ago, a casting call for the upcoming series has been issued by Rob Kelly Casting. The applicants are requested to submit their information before February 17, 2023, which confirms reports that the show will start filming sometime in Spring.
That's all we know about Geek Girl for now. We'll update this post once more information becomes available.