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April 7, 2026
Everything We Know (So Far) About Netflix's Adaptation of the Viral Novel "Quicksilver"
Netflix is adapting the hit novel Quicksilver that took BookTok by storm. Here's what we know about the plot, cast, and release date.
TL;DR
- Netflix has secured the rights to adapt Kelly Hart's viral novel, "Quicksilver".
- The story follows Saeris, a 24-year-old woman who is transported from a dystopian world to a magical fairy kingdom.
- She develops a complex relationship with a mysterious warrior named Kingfisher.
- Author Kelly Hart will be an executive producer, committed to maintaining the book's dark, raw, and sexy elements.
- Elizabeth Cantiion is producing; potential directors include Guillermo del Toro or Robert Eggers.
- Henry Cavill is rumored for a role, though new faces are also being considered for lead roles.
- The film is in early stages, with a potential release date in 2027 or 2028.