The agency’s Literary Media Department, founded 10 years ago, has helped connect authors and publishers with film and television producers as demand for compelling intellectual property continues to grow.
Its work now extends beyond traditional movie rights. Books are being developed for streaming series, limited dramas, podcasts, audio projects and other emerging formats.
The shift reflects broader changes in entertainment. Streaming platforms have expanded the appetite for serialized storytelling, while audiences increasingly discover books through adaptations and online communities.
WME executives say the department must keep pace with changing cultural tastes and a marketplace where the boundaries between publishing, television and film are increasingly blurred.
That evolution has also made adaptation deals more complex. Authors and publishers are seeking greater involvement, while studios and platforms compete for recognizable stories that can attract loyal audiences.
As the department marks its 10th anniversary, its challenge is not simply to sell book rights, but to anticipate how stories will be consumed next.