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Sony Pictures Acquires Film Rights to James Islington’s ‘Hierarchy’ Series

The move builds on a bestseller surge for The Strength of the Few, positioning the Roman‑inspired saga for potential franchise development.

Overview

  • The project is in very early development with no producer, writer, director, or cast attached.
  • Sony executives Peter Kang and Louie Provost are overseeing the adaptation effort at the studio.
  • The Strength of the Few debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times list after its Nov. 11 U.S. release and topped charts in Canada, the U.K., and Australia.
  • Short‑form platforms such as TikTok and YouTube helped drive the series’ recent sales momentum.
  • Set in a magic‑laced, Roman Empire‑style world, the books follow Vis as he infiltrates an authoritarian regime that siphons citizens’ ‘Will’; author James Islington is represented by Paul Lucas of Regal Hoffmann & Associates.