Hera Pictures has secured the rights to Nothing Good Happens After 2am, the third novel from author Niamh Hargan, in a fiercely competitive bidding war.
Nothing Good Happens After 2am begins behind the unmarked door of speakeasy Love and Death, in East London. There, rising stars Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are fighting for the approval of their boss, Otto Kettinger. The book follows the story of their relationship, over decades and across the world.
Niamh Hargan says: “I’ve loved immersing myself in the lives of these characters over the past few years, and always hoped the novel might someday translate well to screen. Hera was the very first production company I met with in relation to it, and while I felt hugely lucky to have subsequent interest from lots of incredible production teams, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d already found the perfect fit. I’m so impressed by the passion and energy I’ve seen from everyone at Hera, and can’t wait to work with them on this adaptation.”
Liza Marshall, founder of Hera Pictures, said: “From its first page, Nothing Good Happens After 2am had us completely hooked — it’s sharp, sexy, and brimming with atmosphere. Niamh has created a world that feels both thrillingly glamorous and emotionally raw, with characters who ache with ambition, desire, and heartbreak. It’s exactly the kind of bold, stylish storytelling we love at Hera, and we’re thrilled to bring it to the screen.”
Early conversations are already underway with top-tier screenwriters.
Hargan’s Film and Television Rights are handled by Anna Weguelin and Gemma Craig on behalf of Sheila Crowley and Sabhbh Curran at Curtis Brown.
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