James L. Brooks
In October 2018, it was announced that a film adaptation of the book was in early stages of development. "The Edge of Seventeen" James L. Brooks and Kelly Fremon Craig will produce the film, with Fremon Craig writing and directing the project. Gracie Films will produce the film. In 2020, Blume announced that she approved Kelly Fremon Craig and producer James L. Brooks to create the movie in Lionsgate studio with a budget of $30 million. She will also serve as producer of the film, which cast includes Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie.