Book With Saratoga Ties Gets Netflix Adaptation

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A critically acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling novel with ties to the Saratoga area will be adapted into a Netflix series starring Maya Hawke of “Stranger Things” fame.

“The God of the Woods,” primarily set in the Adirondacks but containing references to the Spa City, revolves around the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar. The multi-generational drama explores the wealthy Van Laar family’s past, which could be connected to Barbara’s case. 

According to Deadline, Hawke will play investigator Judy Luptack, who attempts to unravel the mystery.

“God of the Woods” author Liz Moore headlined the 2024 Saratoga Book Festival, and has made a number of appearances across the Capital Region. In July 2024, Moore and actress Amanda Seyfried visited the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs as part of a “God of the Woods” promotional event. Last year, Seyfried starred in the Peacock series “Long Bright River,” which is based on one of Moore’s novels.