The first science fiction novel to win the Booker Prize is generating significant momentum for a potential film adaptation.
M. John Harrison's The End of Everything claimed the award last week, marking a historic first for the genre. Widespread awards coverage has naturally prompted questions about a screen version of the story.
Interest in a screen version exists, though talks have not advanced far enough to share details. A feature film remains the preferred format over a streaming television series.
Harrison constructed the scenery so vividly that he nearly subtitled the book "The End of Everything: A Film". He now views the structure as ideal for a middle-European style cinematic release.