There’s a unique thrill in seeing your favorite characters come to life on the screen – it’s the best of both worlds for passionate readers and screen buffs. Book-to-screen adaptations not only let everyone enjoy their favorite stories in a new way, but they also add a fresh perspective and cinematic flair that might just rival your imagination. So, if you’re excited to dive into these books on screen, clear up your weekend, call your besties, and press play on these titles on Lionsgate Play on PLDT Home and Smart.
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) This Renee Zellwegger starrer is a beloved classic that continues to charm audiences today. Because who can’t relate to Bridget Jones, a 30-something single woman on a quest to find true love and happiness? Having had enough of her bad luck, Bridget takes matters into her own hands and decides to go on a journey of self-discovery. But things get complicated when she finds herself torn between two men: her charming yet unreliable boss, Daniel Cleaver ( Hugh Grant ), and the reserved, kind-hearted Mark Darcy ( Colin Firth ).
Based on the bestselling novel by Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones’s Diary perfectly captures the essence of modern love. The Nanny Diaries (2007) What’s it like to nanny for a wealthy family? When college graduate Annie Braddock ( Scarlet Johansson ) takes on the job, she quickly finds that the role comes with more than just playdates. In the eccentric world of the elite, every day brings bizarre charact.
