Jhumpa Lahiri’s Unaccustomed Earth Is Coming to Netflix as a New Drama Series
Jhumpa Lahiri’s unaccustomed earth
As of now, there are no confirmed plans for a television or film adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s Unaccustomed Earth. Although in 2009, filmmaker Suman Ghosh was reportedly in talks to adapt part of the collection for the screen, with potential filming locations including Kolkata, Rome, and Boston, no further developments have been announced since. It appears that the project did not move forward.
Unaccustomed Earth is a highly regarded collection of short stories that centers on the lives of second-generation Bengali Americans. Through themes of family, cultural identity, and displacement, Lahiri paints a deeply emotional and nuanced portrait of immigrant life in the United States. Upon its release in 2008, the book received widespread acclaim and reached the top of The New York Times Best Seller list.
Due to its compelling storytelling and emotional resonance, the collection remains a strong candidate for screen adaptation. However, as of April 2025, no official announcements have been made about bringing Unaccustomed Earth to film or television.
As of April 2025, Netflix has officially announced that it is adapting Jhumpa Lahiri’s celebrated short story collection Unaccustomed Earth into a series. The upcoming drama will explore the emotional landscapes of an Indian American community in Cambridge, Massachusetts, delving into themes of love, longing, and the search for belonging.
Creative Team
The project brings together an impressive lineup of talent behind the scenes:
- John Wells, known for his work on Shameless and ER, will serve as the showrunner, lead writer, and executive producer.
- Madhuri Shekar, acclaimed for her writing on 3 Body Problem, will co-write and executive produce.
- Nisha Ganatra, director of Late Night and Freakier Friday, is set to helm the first episode and will also executive produce.
- Jhumpa Lahiri, author of the original work, is closely involved as an executive producer, helping to ensure the adaptation remains authentic to the tone and spirit of her stories.
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