HBO is adapting Ray Bradbury’s classic novel Fahrenheit 451 into a film. Set in a dystopian society where books are forbidden and burned, the story follows a “firefighter” named Guy Montag (played by Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan), who begins to question the nature of his work, becoming more and more curious about the objects he’s obliged to set aflame.
Follow along for all of the updates, trailers, and commentary for the film, which airs May 19th.
May 19, 2018, 1:00 PM UTCAdi Robertson
HBO’s Fahrenheit 451 turns a warning about media into a tirade against tech trends
Ray Bradbury’s original villainized passive media, and François Truffaut’s 1966 adaptation targeted stability and ennui, but the new version has a new target
Apr 5, 2018, 8:26 PM UTCAndrew Liptak
Michael B. Jordan wants to know ‘why we burn’ in the new Fahrenheit 451 trailer
HBO’s film premieres on May 19th
Mar 25, 2018, 5:30 PM UTCAndrew Liptak
HBO will air its film adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 on May 19th
Starring Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan and The Shape of Water’s Michael Shannon
Feb 26, 2018, 8:13 PM UTCTasha Robinson
The first trailer for HBO’s Fahrenheit 451 is incredibly hot
Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon star in an adaptation that looks frenzied and powerful
Jan 12, 2018, 5:18 PM UTCAndrew Liptak
HBO’s first teaser for Fahrenheit 451 burns everything down
The movie will air this spring
Apr 20, 2017, 1:32 PM UTCAndrew Liptak
HBO is adapting Fahrenheit 451 into a film starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon
‘It was a pleasure to burn’