YA Thriller Under Optioned for TV Adaptation

LOS ANGELES: Komixx Media Group has optioned the worldwide rights to the young-adult thriller novel Under, from author Kelly Anne Blount.

Under tells the story of Caden, whose carefully calculated life is spinning out of control. His latest infatuation, Hadley Jasper, is recovering from a devastating accident, which left her twin brother dead. After weeks of stalking Hadley, Caden is ready to make his move. After kidnapping her, unforeseen circumstances force him to take refuge in his family home. This sends Caden down a rabbit hole as the depth of his turbulent journey starts to unfold.

Andrew Cole-Bulgin, joint CEO and head of film and TV at Komixx Media Group, said, “We are always looking at new ways to discover compelling and popular content, which we can develop into film or TV series. We found Under having tracked numerous data trends and Kelly is such a talented writer it soon became apparent that it would make for a valuable and lucrative investment. It has such a captivating and engaging story that will make for great viewing to audiences across the globe.”

Blount commented, “I knew from the moment I spoke to Andrew and Ed about Under, that they would be the perfect fit for my dark and twisted project. Their vision coupled with the talent they bring to the table is unbeatable. The icing on the cake is that they completely understand the impact Wattpad is having on the world of entertainment. I’m incredibly excited to see where they take Under.”