Released back in 2020, Stephenie Meyer’s novel Midnight Sun retold the story of Twilight from Edward Cullen’s perspective, and a Netflix animated series adaptation is in the works.
The project has been given a straight-to-series order at Netflix, Variety reports.
Sinead Daly (“Raised by Wolves”) will serve as writer and executive producer on the series.
Stephenie Meyer is also on board as an executive producer.
In the 2020 novel Midnight Sun, “Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire’s point of view.”
Here’s the full official synopsis for the novel…
“When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
“This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? Midnight Sun transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.”
