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Acclaimed Queer Novel Young Mungo To Get TV Adaptation From A24

Q: Where is Young Mungo set?

Young Mungo is set in Glasgow, Scotland.

Q: Is Young Mungo worth reading?

Young Mungo is critically acclaimed and has a high user rating on Goodreads, so presumably, yes.

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Grab the tissues for this one.

Rachel Kiley

Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator. She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter, if not both.

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March 22 2023 12:52 PM EST

The beloved queer novel Young Mungo might be headed to TV in the near future.

A24 announced that they are working on an adaptation of Douglas Stuart’s 2022 novel yesterday, fresh off the heels of their Oscar sweep this month.

Set in Scotland, Young Mungo follows Mungo and James, born to very different working-class families, as they first become best friends and then gradually fall in love against all odds. Their dreams of escaping Glasgow to be together are at odds with the dangerous, hyper-masculine world they live in, leading to a beautiful yet tragic journey for the two young men.

The book came out just last year, but has already gained a devoted fanbase due to the rich storytelling and relatable characters. It marks the second novel for Stuart, after Shuggie Bain, which is also currently being developed into a series with A24.

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Young Mungo is still in the early stages of development, with no cast attached or network order to series, but we do know Stuart will be adapting his own work.

And even this little knowledge has already been enough to stir up enthusiasm from readers who are eager to see this story through a new medium.

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