The upcoming Netflix limited series Geek Girl, based on Holly Smale’s debut novel, takes viewers on an emotional journey through the life of Emily Carey. The series consists of 10 episodes centered around Emily’s journey to reinvent herself and explores the complexities of her relationship with a handsome supermodel.
Geek Girl is a Netflix limited series based on Holly Smale’s award-winning novel of the same name. The series is produced by Waterside Studios, Nelvana, Rubyrock Pictures, and Aircraft Pictures. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming American series.
About Otaku Girl
The upcoming Netflix series Geek Girl will be produced for a total of six films between 2013 and 2017 and is based solely on the acclaimed series of novels of the same name by Holly Smale.
Published by HarperCollins, this novel is a best-selling novel and has been translated into over 30 languages.
Six book entries include:
- Otaku Girl (2013)
- Model failure (2013)
- Picture Perfect (2014)
- Everything that sparkles (2015)
- Head Over Heels (2016)
- Forever Otaku (2017)
When is the release date of “Geek Girl”?
In January 2023, a collaboration between Netflix and Corus Entertainment for a family show based on the best-selling book was announced. The series is his one-off limited series and is scheduled to debut on his Netflix on May 30, 2024.
Who is in the cast of Otaku Girl?
The series stars Emily Carey as Harriet Manners, who became famous for her role in the HBO series House of the Dragon. Other cast members are as follows.
- Richard Manners: Tim Downey (“Outlander”)
- Sarah Parrish (Wedding Day)
- Jemima Looper (Lost in Austin)
- Sandra Yi Senshin Diver (Alien)
- Alana Borden (“I Am Elizabeth Smart”) as Miss Lord
- Liv: Madeline Price (Sandokan)
- Harsha Verity as Maia
- Alexandra Chavez (“Good Witch”) as Millie
- Hebey Beardsole as Betty
- Catherine de Sève as Héloïse
- Daisy Jelly (How to How Sex) as Poppy Hepple-Cartwright
- Rochelle Harrington as Nat Gray
- Zack Rucker as Toby Pilgrim
- Mia Jenkins as Lexi
Where is “Otaku Girl” filmed?
Geek Girl was originally filmed in England, but some shots were also filmed in Toronto and Canada.
Moreover, as per media updates, the shooting of the limited web series started on June 6, 2023 and the production ended on September 11, 2023.
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What is the synopsis of “Otaku Girl”?
This series is based solely on teen novels, so it follows the same story as written. Meanwhile, the synopsis of the novel by Bookreads is described as follows:
Harriet Manners knows a lot. She knows that each cat’s ear has her 32 muscles, that “Jiffy” lasts 1/100 of a second, and that the average person laughs 15 times a day. . What she doesn’t understand is why no one at her school likes her. There, Harriet is discovered by her top model agent and she seizes the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her best friend’s dreams, incurring the wrath of her nemesis Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of impossibly handsome supermodel Nick.
So, according to the synopsis, the story will be about Harriet and her struggle to impress Nick.
Is there a trailer for Geek Girl?
The series already has a premiere date, but the much-awaited trailer is still awaited. Additionally, you can get a glimpse of the series and read the official synopsis released by Netflix.
An awkward teenager, Harriet always wanted to fit in. That is until she is scouted by a top modeling agent in London and learns that some people are just trying to stand out.
Will there be Otaku Girl season 2?
Netflix has announced this romantic comedy as a limited series, making it unlikely that season 2 will air.
Meanwhile, the upcoming series is based on a novel with a total of six entries. The first novel has been adapted into a debut series of the same name, but there are still five books left in the novel series. Therefore, there is a potential possibility that the creators will renew her Geek Girl for a second season.
On the other hand, if Geek Girl season 2 begins, there is a possibility that the series will feature Model Misfit’s storyline.