Upcoming movies based on bestselling novels

Of course, many bestselling novels (or nonfiction books) eventually make it on the screen. But there's a couple coming out in the next year or so that I think might have the potential to be blockbuster hits, based on popularity of the books. I have mixed feelings about my favorite novels being made into movies. What have been your favorite books made into movies? I personally really enjoyed the film version of "The Namesake".




Coming soon to the theater:

Eat Pray Love (ok, not a novel, but still a bestselling book) by Elizabeth Gilbert
With Julia Roberts playing the role of Elizabeth, how can this not be a blockbuster? Also, you can see the interview with Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Gilbert from a recent Oprah espisode. It seems the film has been given Gilbert's stamp of approval, so this one may be worth seeing, since I loved the book. Eat Pray Love will be in theaters on August 13.

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
The Swedish film was released last year, but the English-language American version is currently in production, with a release date of December 2011.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett
On the New York Times Bestseller list for a stunning 66 weeks, it's finally making a film debut in 2011. Casting has just been announced for the film.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Although many details are still unknown, it looks like the movie has recently been picked up by Fox Searchlight and will have a 2011 release date. It has been reported that Hugh Jackman will have a role in the film.


Will Hollywood do these bestsellers justice? We'll have to wait and see!