Lionsgate Television is developing a scripted series adaptation of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' bestselling young adult book series 'The Inheritance Games', which has sold over 6 million copies worldwide and debuted as a New York Times bestseller.

With the success of franchises like The Hunger Games and Twilight, the adaptation is expected to generate significant interest, with details about the network or streaming service to be announced in the coming months.

Published starting in 2020, 'The Inheritance Games' has received critical acclaim, winning awards like the Edgar Award and the Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction.

The series is based on a popular YA series that follows high schooler Avery Grambs, who unexpectedly inherits a billionaire's fortune after his death, despite not knowing him, with the story spanning three main books and additional works.

The series will be produced by Temple Hill Entertainment, known for adapting successful franchises, and will be developed in collaboration with Lionsgate, with a network or streaming platform to be announced soon.

The storyline centers on Avery Grambs, who inherits billionaire Tobias Hawthorne's fortune after his death, despite not knowing him, as she navigates high school and her future.

Temple Hill will oversee the production of the series, with executive producer Annika Patton supervising the project, continuing their legacy of adapting major franchises like The Maze Runner and Twilight.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes, an accomplished author with over 20 YA novels translated into more than 30 languages, a Fulbright Scholar, and a Yale PhD graduate, will serve as a producer, maintaining creative control.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes' role as a producer and her creative input are expected to shape the series, which aims to expand Lionsgate's YA franchise offerings.

Barnes' involvement as a producer aims to expand Lionsgate's YA franchise portfolio, which already includes The Twilight Saga and The Hunger Games.

The popularity of the books and their critical recognition make the adaptation highly anticipated, especially given Lionsgate's success with other YA franchises.