Netflix Orders 'Icebreaker' Series Adaptation
Originally published Jun 15, 2026
By Joseph Otterson · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 15, 2026
Key points
- Netflix has ordered a series adaptation of Hannah Grace's novel 'Icebreaker'.
- The project was announced by Netflix exec Jinny Howe at the BANFF World Media Festival.
- Amanda Lasher, known for her work on 'Gossip Girl,' will serve as showrunner.
- Alex Cooper will produce the series, adding to her portfolio of entertainment projects.
- The series is described as a 'sex on ice' story, indicating a dramatic and possibly provocative narrative.
Netflix has greenlit a series adaptation of Hannah Grace's novel 'Icebreaker,' which will be described as a 'sex on ice' story. The announcement was made by Netflix executive Jinny Howe during a fireside chat with Variety's TV executive editor at the BANFF World Media Festival. Amanda Lasher, an alum of 'Gossip Girl,' has been named showrunner for the project. The series will be produced by Alex Cooper, who is known for her work in the entertainment industry. This marks another step in Netflix's strategy to expand its original content lineup with high-concept, serialized storytelling.
Read the original story: Variety — by Joseph Otterson