Update: Becky Albertalli has shared that the Disney+ series is not an adaptation of Leah on the Offbeat, the sequel to the novel that was Love, Simon but instead a series set in the world of Simon. The project will not be a remake of the movie either so don't worry.
This is NOT an adaption of Leah on the Offbeat, nor is it a remake of the movie. It is a spin-off set in the world of Simon. This piece on @Variety is the most accurate, so if you want to read more about the series, here’s a link! https://t.co/8xhMvql9ps
— Becky Albertalli Updates (@beckyalbertalli) April 12, 2019
It’s true— @bergernight and @iaptaker are bringing you all a show based on #lovesimon and it’s going to be WONDERFUL. Given my tv deal with WB I can’t be involved, but it was their words and talent that made us all want to make the film and I can’t wait to watch/binge it all!
— Love, Greg (@GBerlanti) April 12, 2019
Disney+ has given a straight-to-series order to a Love, Simon series based upon Becky Albertalli's book, Leah on the Offbeat, the sequel to the novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (aka Love, Simon), per The Hollywood Reporter.
Greg Berlanti is not involved per his overall deal at Warner Bros. It is unclear how closely the series will adapt the novel. Not much else is known.
Leah on the Offbeat focuses on Leah, the best friend of Simon Spier, and her attempts to deal with various personal issues including friendships and relationships, body image, sexuality, self-esteem, going to college and feeling like an outsider.
Love, Simon screenwriters Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker will return to the Disney+ sequel series to serve as showrunners which according to The Hollywood Reporter will feature a new cast.
