What do we know about the Boy Swallows Universe Netflix show?

The trailer for Netlix’s adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe has just been released – so what do we know so far?

What is Boy Swallows Universe About?

Boy Swallows Universe is a bestselling, award-winning contemporary fiction novel, written by Australian author and Walkley-winning journalist Trent Dalton. Set in Brisbane in the 1980s, it follows Eli Bell on a coming-of-age meets survival story, a story of brotherhood, love and friendship.

When is the Boy Swallows Universe Netflix series being released?

We now know that the Boy Swallows Universe Netflix series is being released on January 11, 2024. It’s sure to be a summer hit! 

Which actors are in the Boy Swallows Universe TV show?

Filmed in Australia, the Netflix adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe hosts a who’s who of Australian actors including Simon Baker, Anthony LaPaglia, Phoebe Tonkin (from H2O and the Originals!), Adam Briggs, Deborah Mailman, Travis Fimmel and more. 

Do I need to read the Boy Swallows Universe book first?

While you probably don’t need to read the book first to enjoy the show, reading the book before (or after) watching the show is sure to enhance your experience. Books, after all, can include elements that simply can’t make it into an adaptation. 

If you loved Boy Swallows Universe and are looking for what to read next, then you won’t want to miss All Our Shimmering Skies or Lola in the Mirror, also by Trent Dalton.

Check out the trailer below. Will you be watching the series?

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Boy Swallows Universe

by Trent Dalton

Brisbane, 1983: A lost father, a mute brother, a mum in jail, a heroin dealer for a stepfather and a notorious crim for a babysitter. It's not as if Eli's life isn't complicated enough already. He's just trying to follow his heart, learning what it takes to be a good man, but life just keeps throwing obstacles in the way - not least of which is Tytus Broz, legendary Brisbane drug dealer. A story of brotherhood, true love and the most unlikely of friendships, Boy Swallows Universe will be the most heartbreaking, joyous and exhilarating novel you will read all year - an instant Australian classic.

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