Simonverse

The Simonverse[1] is a shared fictional universe created by Becky Albertalli. The franchise began with the 2015 young adult novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, and has gone on to include works from Albertalli, Angie Thomas, and Nic Stone.[2] Additionally, there are currently two film adaptions as well as a web television series.

Novels

Title Pages Release Notes
Creekwood series by Becky Albertalli
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 303 2015
The Upside of Unrequited 336 2017
Leah on the Offbeat 368 2018
Love, Simon: The Emails 17 2018 Target exclusive booklet released with Love, Simon Blu-ray
Love, Creekwood 128 2020
Garden Heights series by Angie Thomas
The Hate U Give 444 2017
On the Come Up 464 2019
Concrete Rose 320 2021
Dear Martin series by Nic Stone
Dear Martin 224 2017
Dear Justyce 288 2020

Connections between series

The main connections between the series is Bram Greenfeld, a character from the Creekwood series. He is the second cousin of Starr Carter from The Hate U Give, with their mothers being first cousins. Similarly, SJ Friedman from Dear Martin is Bram's first cousin, with SJ's mother and Bram's father being siblings. Both Starr and SJ are mentioned in Love, Creekwood, and the family tree was also confirmed online by Angie Thomas.[3]

All other novels are direct follow-ups, with the exception of The Upside of Unrequited and On the Come Up. Cassie and Molly Peskin-Suso from The Upside of Unrequited are cousins to Abby Suso from the main Creekwood series,[1] with Abby and Simon making minor appearances in the novel. Cassie and Molly were also mentioned in both Leah on the Offbeat and Love, Creekwood. Despite no characters returning in On the Come Up, it is set in the same neighborhood as The Hate U Give, and the events of the first novel were intended to be felt without being mentioned.[4]

Film adaptions

Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriters Producers
Love, Simon March 16, 2018 Greg Berlanti Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, and Pouya Shahbazian
The Hate U Give October 5, 2018 George Tillman Jr. Audrey Wells Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Robert Teitel, and George Tillman Jr.
On the Come Up TBA Kay Oyegun George Tillman Jr., Robert Teitel, Jay Marcus, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner, and John Fischer

Love, Simon

Love, Simon is the film adaption of Albertalli's Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. The film is directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. It stars Nick Robinson in the titular role as he begins emailing someone under the alias of "Blue" while being blackmailed and threatened to be outed to his entire school.

The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give is the film adaption of Thomas's novel of the same name. The film is directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Audrey Wells. Amandla Stenberg stars as Starr Carter, a high school student who witnesses a police shooting and has to decide to speak up about it or stay quiet.

On the Come Up

A film adaption of Thomas's second novel, On the Come Up, was acquired by Fox 2000 in February 2019, with George Tillman Jr. set to direct with Robert Teitel, Jay Marcus, Thomas Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner, and John Fischer producing.[5] After the closing of Fox 2000, the rights were moved to Paramount Players, with Kay Oyegun added to write the adaption.[6]

Television series

SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedNetworkShowrunner(s)
Love, Victor110June 17, 2020 (2020-06-17)HuluIsaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger

Love, Victor

Love, Victor is an American teen drama web television series created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. It acts as a follow up to the film Love, Simon, and follows Victor Salazar (portrayed by Michael Cimino) who reaches out to Simon for advice about navigating life after moving to Creekwood and hearing Simon's story. The series was originally announced for Disney+ in April 2019 under the title of Love, Simon.[7] In February 2020 the series was moved to Hulu along with a new title, Love, Victor.[8]

The first season was scheduled to release on June 19, 2020 but was moved back to June 17, 2020 to avoid conflict with Juneteenth.[9] In August 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[10] It will pick up right after the end of the first season, with the main cast all expected to return.[11]

Cast and characters

Characters Films Love, Victor
Love, Simon The Hate U Give Season 1 Season 2
2018 2018 2020 TBA
Simon Spier Nick Robinson
Bryson PittsY
Nye ReynoldsY
Nick Robinson
Jack Spier Josh Duhamel Josh DuhamelP
Emily Spier Jennifer Garner Jennifer GarnerP
Leah Burke Katherine Langford Katherine LangfordFA
Abby Suso Alexandra Shipp Alexandra ShippFA
Nick Eisner Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Jorge Lendeborg Jr.FA
Bram Greenfeld Keiynan Lonsdale Keiynan Lonsdale
Cal Price Miles Heizer
Martin Addison Logan Miller
Mr. Worth Tony Hale Tony HaleP
Nora Spier Talitha Bateman
Skye MowbrayY
Ms. Albright Natasha Rothwell Natasha Rothwell
Garrett Laughlin
Officer Brian Cruise
Drew Starkey Drew StarkeyFA
Ethan Clark Moore
Lyle Joey Pollari
Taylor Metternich Mackenzie Lintz
Starr Carter Amandla Stenberg
Lisa Carter Regina Hall
Maverick Carter Russell Hornsby
Khalil Harris Algee Smith
Seven Carter Lamar Johnson
April Ofrah Issa Rae
Chris Bryant K. J. Apa
Carlos Common
King Anthony Mackie
Kenya Dominique Fishback
Hailey Grant Sabrina Carpenter
Sekani Carter TJ Wright
Maya Yang Megan Lawless
Iesha Karan Kendrick
Victor Salazar Michael Cimino
Mia Brooks Rachel Hilson
Felix Westen Anthony Turpel
Lake Meriwether Bebe Wood
Andrew Mason Gooding
Benji Campbell George Sear
Pilar Salazar Isabella Ferreira
Adrian Salazar Mateo Fernandez
Armando Salazar James Martinez
Isabel Salazar Ana Ortiz

^Y This actor portrayed a younger version of the character.
^P This character only appeared in a photo.
^F This character only appeared in a flashback.
^A This actor appeared through the use of archive footage.

References

  1. "A Guide to the Lovable Characters in Becky Albertalli's Simonverse". Epic Reads. April 24, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. Thomas, Angie [@angiecthomas] (April 24, 2020). "Did you know that @beckyalbertalli has a Simonverse novella, LOVE CREEKWOOD, on the way?" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  3. Thomas, Angie [@angiecthomas] (April 24, 2020). "The family breakdown for those wondering" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  4. "How Angie Thomas Created The Garden Heights Universe". refinery29. February 6, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (February 4, 2019). "Fox To Adapt 'The Hate U Give' Author Angie Thomas' Next Book 'On The Come Up'; George Tillman Jr. Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (December 11, 2019). "'This Is Us' Producer Kay Oyegun To Adapt Angie Thomas' Book 'On the Come Up' For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  7. Goldberg, Lesley (April 11, 2019). "'Love, Simon' TV Series a Go at Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2020). "'Love, Simon' Spinoff Series 'Love, Victor' Moves From Disney+ To Hulu, Sets Launch & Opens Season 2 Writers Room". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2020). "Hulu Shifts 'Love, Victor' & 'Taste the Nation' Premieres In Observance Of Juneteenth". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  10. Petski, Denise (August 7, 2020). "'Love, Victor' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  11. Walsh, Savannah (August 7, 2020). "Love, Victor Season 2: Everything We Know". Elle. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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