‘Icebreaker’ Series Greenlit at Netflix, ‘Gossip Girl’ Alum Amanda Lasher Set as Showrunner With Alex Cooper Producing (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix adapts *Icebreaker*—a hockey romance novel—into a TV series with *Gossip Girl* alum at the helm.
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Netflix has greenlit a scripted series based on *Icebreaker*, a romance novel centered around ice hockey. The project will be helmed by showrunner Amanda Lasher, known for her work on *Gossip Girl*, with Alex Cooper producing. Coverage highlights Netflix’s continued investment in scripted content, with multiple outlets—including *Deadline*, *Variety*, and *The Hollywood Reporter*—confirming the adaptation and casting details.
The adaptation follows the novel’s premise, though specifics about the plot remain limited to its core romance and hockey themes. Lasher’s involvement and Cooper’s production credit signal a blend of prestige and commercial appeal. Netflix’s broader strategy of expanding scripted offerings is also underscored by executive statements about sustained spending in TV content.
Next steps include casting announcements and potential production timelines, though no official release window has been confirmed. Industry watchers will track whether the series aligns with Netflix’s recent focus on genre-driven adaptations beyond its originals slate.
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Quick answers
What is *Icebreaker* based on?
A romance novel centered around ice hockey, adapted for TV by Netflix.
Who is leading the adaptation?
Showrunner Amanda Lasher (*Gossip Girl*) and producer Alex Cooper.
Has Netflix announced a release date?
No release date has been confirmed in current coverage.
Coverage (10)
- Netflix Gets in the Hockey Romance Game With Adaptation of Hannah Grace’s ‘Icebreaker’ The Hollywood Reporter · 59d ago
- Netflix Is Making Its Own Steamy Show About Ice Athletes, And Heated Rivalry Better Watch Out Yahoo · 59d ago
- Icebreaker College Romance Series Will Heat Up the Rink Netflix · 59d ago
- 'Icebreaker' hockey romance series coming to Netflix Yahoo · 59d ago
- 'Icebreaker' by Hannah Grace Becomes Latest Hockey Romance to Get TV Treatment People.com · 59d ago
- Icebreaker Skating TV Show: Hockey Romance Book Adaptation Plot, News IMDb · 59d ago
- Netflix Scripted Series Exec On TV Content Spend: "We’re Not Slowing Down" The Hollywood Reporter · 59d ago
- ‘Icebreaker’ TV Series Lands at Netflix With EP Alex Cooper Yahoo · 59d ago
- Netflix To Adapt Hannah Grace’s ‘Icebreaker’ For TV With Amanda Lasher As Showrunner, Alex Cooper To Produce Deadline · 59d ago
- ‘Icebreaker’ Series Greenlit at Netflix, ‘Gossip Girl’ Alum Amanda Lasher Set as Showrunner With Alex Cooper Producing (EXCLUSIVE) Variety · 59d ago
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