STARZ IN DEVELOPMENT TO ADAPT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "THE WOLF KING"

The Steamy Adult Fantasy Sensation by Lauren Palphreyman Re-teams STARZ with Tanya Saracho

Santa Monica, Calif. - June 25, 2026 - STARZ announced today that it has acquired the rights to and is in active development on "The Wolf King," the bestselling romantasy book series by Lauren Palphreyman that follows a captive princess who gets kidnapped by a brooding werewolf alpha and plunged into a bloodthirsty war. The project reunites STARZ with Tanya Saracho ("Vida"), who is tapped to serve as showrunner and executive producer on the drama series. Palphreyman will be an executive producer. STARZ has optioned all three books in the series, including "The Wolf King," "The Night Prince," and the upcoming release "The Wolf Queen."

The adaptation of "The Wolf King" will see Aurora, after being abducted from a world that treated her as a decorative pawn, uncovering her own wild strength in this sweeping romantasy. Ensnared in a lethal love triangle, she is thrust into a war between humankind and her feral captors, forcing her to decide whether she's a prize to be claimed or the master of her own destiny.

"With the rich world Lauren Palphreyman has created in The Wolf King and our longstanding relationship with Tanya - whose instinct for sexy, nuanced storytelling is unmatched - we're excited to bring this saga to screen with all the heat and heart it deserves," said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ.

"Coming back home to STARZ with 'The Wolf King' is a full-circle moment for me," said Tanya Saracho, showrunner and executive producer. "This book has been my obsession since I first found it as an indie release over a year ago, and I've been lovingly championing it ever since. While Lauren Palphreyman's beautiful book series is an exciting departure from the genre I'm typically known for, getting to adapt it for the network that housed 'Vida' for three seasons just feels destined to be. I couldn't be more ecstatic to finally share my love for this story with the world!"

STARZ is the premium streaming home for women and underrepresented audiences, driven by inclusive, adult storytelling and an unwavering commitment to the viewers it serves. STARZ's female-forward slate includes "Outlander," "Outlander: Blood of my Blood," "Vida," "The Listeners," "Mary & George," "Sweetbitter" and more.

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