Boys of Tommen Is Coming to Prime Video — And BookTok’s Biggest Love Story Is Finally Getting the Screen Treatment It Deserves

If you’ve spent any time on BookTok in the last couple of years, you already know the name Chloe Walsh. Her Boys of Tommen series has been one of the most passionately discussed young adult romance book franchises on the internet — and now, it’s officially making the leap to Prime Video in one of the most anticipated streaming adaptations of 2026.

Boys of Tommen; Everything You Need to Know

What Is Boys of Tommen Based On?

Boys of Tommen is an upcoming romance drama television series produced for Prime Video, based on the Boys of Tommen novel series by Irish author Chloe Walsh. The books became a genuine cultural phenomenon on BookTok — Walsh’s intensely emotional storytelling and deeply complex characters accumulated millions of devoted readers worldwide before a single studio came calling.

Season 1 will be based around the first two books of Walsh’s series — Binding 13 and Keeping 13. Two more books are confirmed for release in 2026 — Taming 7 and Healing 7 — meaning the franchise is expanding in print and on screen simultaneously. For fans, it’s an extraordinary moment. TechRadar

The Plot: A Forbidden Love Story With Real Emotional Weight

Boys of Tommen follows the forbidden love story of Johnny Kavanagh, the star rugby player on the verge of a pro career, and Shannon Lynch, the talented but painfully shy new girl at the prestigious private school of Tommen College in Ballylaggin, Ireland. Both teenagers are hiding secrets — Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life. Through their secret and highly charged connection, the two teens from opposite worlds battle against the odds and find a way to save each other. Variety

It’s a story about first love, resilience, mental health, and the messy, beautiful chaos of growing up — told with the kind of emotional authenticity that Walsh’s readers have always loved about her work. Think The Summer I Turned Pretty meets Normal People, with a distinctly Irish heart beating at its centre.

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The Cast: Fresh Faces With Serious Talent

Prime Video received over 3,000 casting suggestions from across the UK and Ireland — a testament to just how invested the fanbase already is. The final four leads are a brilliant blend of promising newcomers and rising talent.

Nancy Surridge leads as Shannon Lynch — “a shy and mysterious girl new to Tommen College.” Conor Sánchez plays Johnny Kavanagh, “the golden boy of Tommen and Shannon’s love interest.” James O’Donoghue takes on Joey Lynch, Shannon’s “troubled but loyal” older brother, while Sophie McGibbon plays the “fiercely confident” Aoife Molloy, Joey’s love interest. Variety

Surridge steps into her first major screen role, while Sánchez brings experience from the period biopic Power & Glory and the BBC miniseries Mix Tape. Director Brendan Canty — who grew up in Cork where the story is set — called the casting process deeply personal and described the four leads as bringing “something beyond special.”

The Creative Team Behind It

The series is being adapted by Poppy Cogan, who serves as lead writer and executive producer, alongside author Walsh. Cogan previously adapted A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — another BookTok sensation — for BBC and Netflix, making her the perfect choice to handle this material with the care it demands. Amazon

The producers behind Twilight and The Summer I Turned Pretty are also on board, giving the production serious YA pedigree. The studio behind it — wiip — is the same team that brought The Summer I Turned Pretty to life for Prime Video, which adds even more cause for excitement. Amazon

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