Format: Limited TV adaptation
Source Material: Circe by Madeline Miller (2018)
Network: Max (formerly HBO Max)
Showrunners: Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver
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Feminist Mythic Retelling: The story recounts Circe—from an exiled nymph to a powerful witch—challenging gods, titans, and mortals with fierce independence and emotional depth
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Critically Acclaimed Writing: Miller’s lyrical prose and nuanced perspective on themes like power, loneliness, and found family have earned widespread acclaim .
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Epic Scope & Emotional Depth: Promises to blend grand mythological events—gods, monsters, epic battles—with Circe’s inner life—her trauma, resilience, and humanity
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Feminine-Centric Lens: Produced with a strong feminist vision, aiming to remain faithful to Circe’s journey at the story's core
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Casting in Progress: While official casting hasn't been announced yet, several key roles such as Olympus’s inhabitants, mortals, and creatures like Scylla and Medusa are expected to be cast soon .
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Rich, Untold Perspective: Unlike most Greek myth adaptations focused on male heroes, this adaptation spotlights Circe—a powerful female protagonist often sidelined in myth.
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Quality Creative Team: Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver bring experience in large-scale storytelling, promising both spectacle and intimate character work
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Fan & Critical Excitement: Madeline Miller’s readership and broader audiences have championed the novel’s modernization of myth; a screen adaptation has high expectations attached
As of now, there is no released film, only the exciting upcoming series on Max. If the adaptation manages to balance breathtaking mythology with Circe’s emotional evolution—staying honest to Miller’s vision—it could become a standout in the realm of fantasy television.
Anticipated Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ — poised to bring mythological depth and feminist soul to the screen, provided casting and direction align with the novel’s strengths.
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Madeline Miller’s Circe or Song of Achilles
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Mythological adaptations like Game of Thrones or The Odyssey
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Character-driven fantasy centered on powerful women
