As Hollywood’s brightest stars prep for the Oscars this Sunday, bestselling author Robert Harris is stealing the spotlight—and not just for his books. Harris’s political thriller Conclave, a gripping tale of Vatican intrigue, has surged back into the global top 10 bestseller lists, sparking rumors of a blockbuster film adaptation. But in an exclusive interview, the novelist dropped a bombshell that’s left fans buzzing.
“I never expected Conclave to resonate like this years later,” Harris admitted, referencing the book’s sudden revival after a viral TikTok video compared its plot to this year’s Oscar-nominated drama The Last Confession. “The timing feels surreal, almost divine intervention,” he joked, hinting that talks for a screen adaptation are “closer than ever.” Industry insiders speculate A-list directors are circling the project, though Harris stayed coy: “Let’s just say Sunday’s Oscars might influence where this goes next.”
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. With Oscar fever dominating headlines, Conclave’s themes of power, secrecy, and moral conflict mirror the narratives of nominated films like Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon. Fans flooded social media, with one user tweeting, “Harris predicted the Oscar vibe before it was cool!”
But the real shocker? Harris teased a Conclave sequel—or maybe a prequel. “I’ve been drafting ideas,” he revealed. “Imagine Conclave meets House of Cards… but with cardinals.” When pressed for details, he laughed, “Watch this space—and the Oscars.”
Whether Harris’s hints are a clever marketing ploy or a genuine sneak peek, one thing’s clear: Conclave is the unexpected contender everyone’s talking about. As Oscar night approaches, could Harris’s page-turning drama be the next awards season darling? Grab your popcorn—this story’s just getting started.
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