‘Age of Innocence,’ ‘Unaccustomed Earth’ Series Adaptations Set at Netflix

variety.comPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

Netflix is doubling down on adaptations of classic novels, with the streamer officially greenlighting series version of “The Age of Innocence” and “Unaccustomed Earth.”“The Age of Innocence” was written by Edith Wharton and was originally published in 1920. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook of Chernin Entertainment will executive produce. Chernin Entertainment, part of the North Road Company, will also executive produce. Both will executive produce, with Wells serving as showrunner via John Wells Productions (JWP). Lahiri will executive produce as well along with Erica Saleh, Erin Jontow of JWP, and Celia Costas.