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By BJ Colangelo/April 21, 2022 3:53 pm EST

The debut novel of Audrey Niffenegger, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” was given a cinematic adaptation in 2009 featuring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. Now, almost 20 years after the novel first arrived on the New York Times bestseller’s list, “The Time Traveler’s Wife” is getting the series treatment as an exclusive for HBO Max. 

The series follows a woman named Clare Abshire (Rose Leslie of “Game of Thrones”)), whose relationship with her husband Henry DeTamble (Theo James of “Divergent”) features a specifically difficult obstacle, Henry’s genetic condition that causes him to spontaneously travel through time. The poor guy has been time jumping since he was a child, randomly jumping to points in time where he’s at a different age in his life. Henry and Clare cross paths many times, with some of their encounters happening when only one or neither of them realize who the other one is. The story’s message highlights a love that defies time and logic, enduring beyond all limitations. With every trailer so far showcasing absolutely electric chemistry on screen, we have a new trailer for “The Time Traveler’s Wife” TV series below.

The series follows a woman named Clare Abshire (Rose Leslie of “Game of Thrones”)), whose relationship with her husband Henry DeTamble (Theo James of “Divergent”) features a specifically difficult obstacle, Henry’s genetic condition that causes him to spontaneously travel through time. The poor guy has been time jumping since he was a child, randomly jumping to points in time where he’s at a different age in his life. Henry and Clare cross paths many times, with some of their encounters happening when only one or neither of them realize who the other one is. The story’s message highlights a love that defies time and logic, enduring beyond all limitations.

With every trailer so far showcasing absolutely electric chemistry on screen, we have a new trailer for “The Time Traveler’s Wife” TV series below.

The Time Traveler’s Wife trailer

All six episodes of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” were directed by David Nutter (“Entourage,” “Game of Thrones”) who may be known for his Emmy Award-winning television work, but also directed the painfully underrated teen horror flick, “Disturbing Behavior.” The series comes from “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who” favorite Steven Moffatt, who serves as the head writer and executive producer.

During HBO’s 2022 TCA press conference, Moffatt spoke directly on the project, expressing how it’s breaking new ground for HBO’s romance projects.

The film adaptation of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” was a box office success, but was less than well received by critics. Here’s hoping that Moffatt can do Niffenegger’s work justice and deliver the live-action adaptation the beloved story deserves.

“The Time Traveler’s Wife” will premiere on HBO Max on May 15, 2022