Sloan Harlow’s bestselling YA romantic thriller Everything We Never Said is heading to the big screen, with Miramax developing a feature film adaptation of the novel.
The project is being scripted by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer, who will bring Harlow’s emotionally charged story of grief, secrets, romance and betrayal to the screen.
Published as Harlow’s debut novel, Everything We Never Said centres on Ella, a teenager struggling with the death of her best friend, Hayley. Months after the tragedy, Ella continues to deal with guilt while trying to return to something resembling a normal life.
Things become considerably more complicated when Ella finds herself growing closer to Sawyer, Hayley’s boyfriend. What initially feels like an impossible relationship soon takes a darker turn as Ella begins uncovering secrets about Sawyer and the relationship he shared with Hayley.
Hayley’s journal becomes an important part of Ella’s search for answers, forcing her to reconsider what she thought she knew about her best friend and the circumstances surrounding her death. As the mystery deepens, Ella finds herself caught between grief, attraction and the disturbing possibility that there was far more to Hayley’s relationship with Sawyer than anyone realised.
The combination of young-adult romance and psychological thriller elements gives Everything We Never Said plenty of potential for a compelling cinematic adaptation. The novel has also attracted attention for its exploration of friendship, guilt, grief and the secrets people can keep from those closest to them.
Miramax’s decision to develop the project adds another YA adaptation to the studio’s slate, while Andelson and Meyer’s involvement marks the next stage in bringing Harlow’s story from the page to the screen.
At this stage, there are no announced details regarding casting, a director or a potential release date. With the screenplay now in development, further news about the film is expected as the project progresses.
For fans of Harlow’s novel, the adaptation could offer a chance to see Ella, Sawyer and the mysteries surrounding Hayley brought to life on the big screen — while potentially introducing the story to an entirely new audience.
