‘Boyfriend Material’ Is the Next Gay Romance Novel Getting a TV Adaptation
‘Boyfriend Material’ is getting the TV treatment and we’re already swooning
Mark
The gay-book-to-screen pipeline is still going strong, and this one feels especially made for us.
A24’s UK division has officially optioned the TV rights to Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, the wildly beloved queer rom-com that has been living rent-free in readers’ minds since it blew up online. From BookTok to Must-Watch Series
The novel became a viral hit thanks to its chaotic charm, razor-sharp humor, and swoon-worthy romance. Now, it’s headed for a TV adaptation, marking another major moment for TikTok-fueled storytelling crossing into mainstream entertainment.
If you love an enemies-to-lovers with a little fake dating trope, this one is for you.
Thanks to his rockstar parents, Luc is a public figure who can’t seem to keep his name out of the headlines, and not in a good way. But when one scandalous photo threatens to ruin his family’s reputation, he has to do something quick. Then there’s Oliver. As far as anyone can tell, he’s perfect. He’s a barista, a vegetarian, his life seems to be together, and he’s never been the subject of any scandals. He’s exactly what Luc needs to seem like he, too, has it all figured out.
But when real sparks begin to fly, Luc and Oliver are forced to question where the act ends and their feelings begin — and how far they’re willing to go to make something real out of something that started as pretend. A Trilogy With Serious Staying Power
The adaptation also arrives with built-in longevity. Boyfriend Material is the first in a trilogy that includes Husband Material and the upcoming Father Material, which is set to release soon. The series has already been published in more than 50 editions worldwide, proving its global appeal. Why This One Matters
Beyond the hype, this adaptation has all the ingredients for a standout queer love story on screen. It’s funny, it’s messy, it’s deeply romantic, and it doesn’t shy away from the emotional realities of figuring yourself out in your 20s.
If A24 leans into the book’s wit and heart, this could easily become the next must-watch comfort series for LGBTQ+ audiences and rom-com lovers alike.
We’ll be seated. Immediately.
