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Sir Terry Pratchett’s ‘Discworld’ books are being turned into a new TV adaptation.
The late author’s novel series is to be converted to the small screen after being acquired in a new development deal between production company Narrativia – which he launched in 2012, three years before his death – Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content.
Terry’s daughter Rhianna Pratchett, 43, who is co-director of Narrativia, wants to bring Discworld’s "unique characters" to the small screen in "a form that my father would be proud of".
She said: "Discworld teems with unique characters, witty narrative and incredible literary tropes, and we feel these should be realised on screen in a form that my father would be proud of."
Narrativia managing director and Terry’s former personal assistant Rob Wilkins admitted they are committed to bringing his "world to the screen" with the "respect and care it deserves".
He said: "The Discworld books are a huge source of joy to millions of readers, and rightly so; every paragraph, phrase, and footnote was crafted with brilliance and flair and we are committed to bringing Terry’s world to the screen with the respect and care it deserves.
"With this partnership, we are delighted to say that Discworld has finally found its home."
Motive Pictures chief executive Simon Maxwell added: "Together we will produce shows that will be loved by millions of Discworld fans worldwide, whilst also opening up Sir Terry Pratchett’s epic creations and legacy to new audiences."
Several of Terry’s works have already been adapted for TV, including ‘Good Omens’ – which starred David Tennant and Michael Sheen – ‘Hogfather’, ‘The Colour of Magic’, and ‘Going Postal’.
Terry died in 2015 aged 66, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease eight years earlier.

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