James Wan’s Atomic Monster has acquired the rights to Julie Soto’s bestselling YA psychological thriller novel The Thrashers for television.

The story revolves around the eponymous Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. They’re everything everyone wants to be.

Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack’s her childhood best friend, so she’s in.

When Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies, the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily’s journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself.

But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear―Emily isn’t done with them yet.

The Thrashers is so dear to my heart, and it’s a dream of mine to bring it to television,” Soto said. “I am so excited to work with the Atomic Monster team, and to trust them to bring these characters to life.”

Deadline first reported on the acquisition.

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