Harlan Coben Ties Up with Netflix

Netflix has signed a multiyear exclusive overall deal with best-selling author Harlan Coben.

As part of the pact, Netflix will work with Coben to develop 14 existing titles and future projects, including his upcoming novel Run Away, into English-language and foreign-language series, as well as films, to premiere on Netflix around the world. Coben will serve as an executive producer on all projects.

Coben has sold more than 75 million books and his work has been translated into 43 languages around the world. He currently has two crime drama series on Netflix: Safe, starring Michael C. Hall, and the 2015 French series No Second Chance.

“Harlan’s page-turning crime novels are beloved by readers around the world,” said Erik Barmack, VP of international originals for Netflix. “We are excited to continue our partnership with him and develop his suspenseful thrillers into global Netflix originals.”

“I loved working with the Netflix team on Safe, and seeing the fantastic audience response around the world,” added Coben. “I’m thrilled to continue our relationship to create more original films and series with them on a global scale.”