Prime Video is bringing the BookTok phenomenon Boys of Tommen to screens worldwide, adapting the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling series by Irish author Chloe Walsh. Known for its unforgettable characters and sweeping romance, the series has captivated readers globally, and now fans can experience the story in a new, cinematic format.
Produced alongside the creative teams behind hits such as The Summer I Turned Pretty, One Day, and Twilight, the adaptation promises the same emotional intensity and rich storytelling that made the novels a worldwide sensation.
Forbidden Romance at the Heart of Boys of Tommen
Series one adapts the first two novels in Walsh’s series, Binding 13 and Keeping 13, with scripts by Poppy Cogan (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder). The story follows Johnny Kavanagh, a rising rugby star, and Shannon Lynch, the shy new girl at Tommen College, a prestigious private school in Ballylaggin, Ireland. Both teenagers carry heavy secrets—Johnny faces a potential career-ending injury, while Shannon struggles with a violent home life. Through a secret, intense connection, they navigate love, adversity, and self-discovery, ultimately learning to save each other against all odds.
Global Reach and Production Excellence
Boys of Tommen will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, marking another milestone in Amazon MGM Studios’ growing catalogue of premium international scripted content. The series is produced by global independent studio wiip in association with Amazon MGM Studios, with Metropolitan providing local production services. Lead writer and executive producer Poppy Cogan is joined by Chloe Walsh herself, alongside Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, Sean Flanagan, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, James Seidman, Annika Patten, Greg Brenman, and Deena Butt.
Nicole Clemens, VP of International Originals at Prime Video, stated:
“We’re thrilled to bring Chloe Walsh’s extraordinary Boys of Tommen to Prime Video. This BookTok phenomenon has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide with its deeply emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters. Poppy’s scripts capture the intensity of Johnny and Shannon’s powerful romance and dive into the rich constellation of characters to explore the themes of mental health, bullying, and resilience with the same authenticity that fans love in Chloe’s books.”
Chloe Walsh added:
“The response from readers around the world has been overwhelming, and knowing that everyone behind this production shares my passion for telling this story authentically means the world to me.”
Joining Prime Video’s Book-to-Screen Legacy
Boys of Tommen will join Prime Video’s growing collection of acclaimed book-to-screen adaptations, including The Girlfriend, Wattpad sensations Love Me, Love Me, and the Culpables franchise, featuring Culpa Nuestra and English-language adaptations My Fault: London and the upcoming Your Fault: London.
With its emotionally charged storyline, captivating characters, and stellar creative team, Boys of Tommen is set to be one of 2026’s most talked-about romantic dramas, appealing to fans of contemporary romance, young adult storytelling, and BookTok phenomena alike.
