Alice Feeney Book Adaptations: A Guide to Movies & TV Series

I’m really excited! My all-time favourite thriller author, Alice Feeney, has some of her best stories heading to the screen. Alice Feeney book adaptations are officially happening, with big names like Netflix and FOX involved. Honestly, it was only a matter of time, her twisty, page-turning stories are perfect for film and television.

In this post, I’ll take you through everything available so far, from confirmed castings to projects currently in development. (And yes, I’m already picturing the ideal actors for the ones still to come.)

Why Alice Feeney’s Stories Work So Well On Screen?

In my opinion, there’s a good reason so many of Alice Feeney’s books are being adapted. Every time I read one, I feel like she writes in a way that’s made for the screen. It’s so easy to picture everything she describes.

What I love most about her thrillers is how she writes about relationships, especially couples. Her stories often explore marriage, trust, betrayal, and the kinds of secrets people keep from the ones they love. She takes everyday emotions like love, jealousy, and fear, and turns them into something gripping and unpredictable.

Whether it’s a couple stuck in a remote house or a woman trying to figure out who she can trust, her books show what happens when relationships start to fall apart, and how far people might go to hide the truth. The pacing is tight, the suspense builds just right, and it all leads to her signature plot twists, which never disappoint.

To me, her books don’t just read well, they look like something you’d want to watch. That’s why I truly believe everything she writes will work beautifully on screen.

A Quick Look: Which Alice Feeney Books Made It to Screen?

Here’s a quick look at the Alice Feeney books that made it to the screen.

Beautiful Ugly

First published January 14, 2025

Beautiful Ugly is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of marriage, grief, and the blurry line between reality and illusion.

The story follows Grady Green, a once-successful author whose life falls apart when his wife, Abby, disappears without a trace. A year later, still lost in grief and unable to write, Grady retreats to a remote Scottish island in search of peace, and maybe inspiration.

But things take a strange turn when he meets a woman on the island who looks exactly like Abby. From there, he finds himself drawn into a web of secrets, deception, and twists he never saw coming.

As Grady tries to make sense of what’s real and what’s not, he’s forced to face a difficult truth: can he trust what he sees, or is his own mind betraying him?

Get it on Amazon

His & Hers

First published July 28, 2020

His & Hers is a gripping psychological thriller told from two perspectives: Anna Andrews, a BBC news presenter trying to hold on to her career, and Detective Jack Harper, a police officer investigating a disturbing murder in a quiet English village.

When a woman is found dead in the woods, Jack is shocked to recognise her, and realises he might know more about the case than he should. At the same time, Anna is sent to cover the story and quickly discovers that the victim isn’t a stranger to her either.

As the investigation unfolds, both Jack and Anna are forced to confront secrets from their past. Each of them has something to hide and someone knows it. The deeper they dig, the more tangled the truth becomes.

Get it on Amazon

What we know so far:

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Alice Feeney’s 2020 thriller His & Hers was always destined for the screen, and now it’s officially in the works. It’s one of my favourite Alice Feeney books, so I truly can’t wait!

• TV Series Adaptation Confirmed: Netflix is adapting His & Hers into a limited series. The announcement came in 2024, and the project is now in production. The series is being developed by Freckle Films (Jessica Chastain’s company), along with Fifth Season.

• Cast: The show stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, playing the two main leads, a news anchor and a detective with a complicated past.

You can see more behind-the-scenes photos by following Alice Feeney’s official Instagram account, she often shares updates and keeps fans in the loop about the production.

Production Team

The production team behind the show includes:

• Showrunner – Dee Johnson
• Directors – Anja Marquardt | William Oldroyd
• Executive Producers: Jessica Chastain, Dee Johnson, Bill Dubuque, Kristen Campo, Tessa Thompson, William Oldroyd, Kishori Rajan, and Kelly Carmichael.
• Writers – William Oldroyd (written for television by) | Bill Dubuque (written for television by) | Dee Johnson (written for television by) | Tori Sampson (written for television by) | Alice Feeney (based on a novel by)
• Production Designer – Kelly McGehee

When Will His and Hers TV Series Be Released?

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According to IMDbPro, the His & Hers TV series is confirmed for one season with six episodes. Netflix hasn’t shared an official release date for the His & Hers limited series yet. Filming wrapped in Atlanta between September and December 2024, and the show is now in post-production. If things follow the usual timeline, we can probably expect it to premiere in the second half of 2025.

The TV series might take a while, but you don’t have to wait! You can read His and Hers now and get ahead of the story, or add it to your Goodreads list for your next TBR refresh.

Rock Paper Scissors

First published August 19, 2021

Amelia and Adam Wright have been married for ten years, but their relationship is falling apart. Adam, a screenwriter with face blindness, can’t recognize faces—including Amelia’s. When they win a weekend at a remote chapel in the Scottish Highlands, they hope it might bring them closer.

But the trip takes a strange turn. The power goes out. They’re completely cut off. And someone seems to know their secrets.

Told through both their voices and a series of mysterious letters, Rock Paper Scissors is a tense, twist-filled story about love, lies, and trust gone wrong.

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Sometimes I Lie

First published March 23, 2017

The story follows Amber Reynolds, a woman who wakes up in a hospital, but she can’t move, speak, or open her eyes. She’s in a coma, but she can hear everything happening around her. She doesn’t remember what happened, but she knows something isn’t right.

The narrative unfolds through three threads: Amber’s present in the hospital, the days leading up to the accident, and childhood diary entries from decades earlier. As the pieces come together, secrets begin to surface, about her husband, her sister, and her own past.

With every chapter, Sometimes I Lie asks you to question what you think is true. And as the title suggests, not everything, or everyone, can be trusted.

Get it on Amazon

What we know so far:

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Alice Feeney’s debut psychological thriller, Sometimes I Lie, is being adapted into a limited television series.

• TV Series Adaptation Confirmed: In November 2019, it was announced that Sometimes I Lie would be adapted into a limited series.
• Production Team: Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Sarah Michelle Gellar.
• Writer: Robin Swicord.
• Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to star as Amber Reynolds.

When Will the Beautiful Ugly Movie Be Released?

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As of now, there is no official release date announced for the Sometimes I Lie series. The project is currently in development, and further details regarding production timelines have not been disclosed.

The TV series might take a while, but you don’t have to wait! You can read Rock Paper Scissors now and get ahead of the story, or add it to your Goodreads list for your next TBR refresh.

Final Thoughts & What I’m Hoping for Next

I’ve been reading Alice Feeney for years, and watching her stories head to the screen honestly feels so exciting! Her characters, the tension, the twists, it all just works. I can’t wait to see how these adaptations turn out, and I really hope they keep the same feeling that makes her books so addictive.

Of course, I’m already thinking about what could be next. Daisy Darker would make such a great film, the setting, the mood, the mystery… it’s all there. Honestly, I’d love to see all of her books adapted one day. Honestly, in my humble opinion, she hasn’t written a bad one yet.

I’ll keep this post updated whenever new info comes out, release dates, trailers, casting, anything that pops up. So feel free to check back if you’re just as curious (and obsessed) as I am.

Now I’d Love to Hear from You!

Which Alice Feeney book do you think will make the best movie or TV series? Drop your thoughts in the comments, I’d love to know which one you’re most excited to see on screen!

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