Rhianna Pratchett Confirms New Discworld Screen Adaptation Is Coming

A new journey across the Disc is officially on the way. Rhianna Pratchett has confirmed that one of her late father Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels is being developed for the screen, calling it “one of my favourite books by my father” and instantly igniting speculation across the fandom.

The project will run through Narrativia, the production company co‑founded by Terry Pratchett and now co‑directed by Rhianna. Narrativia has long promised to protect the tone and satire of Pratchett’s work in any adaptation deals, a stance that helped shape earlier partnerships intended to deliver more “authentic” Discworld television series.

A New Era of ‘Authentic’ Discworld Adaptations

Narrativia previously struck a multi‑series development deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content that was explicitly pitched as a slate of “absolutely authentic” Discworld TV shows, after years of more uneven screen takes.[1] Rhianna’s involvement on both the creative and estate side has become a key reassurance for fans wary of loose adaptations.

Recent history explains why that reassurance matters. Live‑action projects such as The Watch (2021) drew criticism for straying too far from Pratchett’s tone and lore, even as animated film The Amazing Maurice (2022) landed more warmly with family audiences.[2] Earlier miniseries like Hogfather, The Colour of Magic, and Going Postal proved Discworld can work on screen—but also showed just how delicate its blend of comedy, philosophy, and fantasy really is.

That caution has shaped the wider Discworld revival too. The estate is simultaneously pushing into tabletop and live performance, from immersive shows set in Ankh‑MorporkDiscworld live experiences to a wave of new board games and RPG campaigns heading for 2026.New Discworld tabletop projects All of it is designed to expand the universe without losing what makes it feel unmistakably Pratchett.

Graphic Novels, Good Omens, and a Growing Pratchett Universe

The new screen adaptation arrives alongside an ambitious graphic‑novel push that is quietly turning Discworld into a multi‑format universe. Publishers Transworld and Puffin are rolling out comics based on Thief of Time and Monstrous Regiment in 2026, followed by The Wee Free Men in 2027, with more titles expected to follow.[3] A separate initiative has been described as a full Discworld “graphic novel universe,” designed to give both new readers and long‑time fans another way into the series’ sprawling cast and city‑states.[4]

Narrativia’s track record beyond Discworld also raises expectations. The company helped shepherd Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens from cult novel to hit television series, proving that character‑driven fantasy with heavy satire can still thrive in today’s crowded streaming landscape.[5] A well‑handled Discworld show could tap the same global appetite for witty, humane genre storytelling.

For readers, this confirmed adaptation is more than just another fantasy series order. It signals an estate increasingly willing to put Discworld back on screens—but only on its own terms, with Rhianna Pratchett directly involved and parallel projects in comics, games, and live shows all reinforcing the same worldbuilding. As more details emerge—starting with which beloved book she was hinting at—fans may finally get the page‑faithful, properly weird Discworld they’ve been waiting for.

References: [1] The Independent; [2] GoodNovel; [3] Tripwire Magazine; [4] Polygon; [5] Grokipedia.