TV series · 2015 · BBC One
Is The Casual Vacancy based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Casual Vacancy is based on the book The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling (2012).
The TV series premiered in 2015 on BBC One.
The book behind The Casual Vacancy
The Casual Vacancy
by J. K. Rowling · first published 2012 · tragicomedy, black comedy, political fiction
2012 novel by J.K. Rowling.
Common questions
Is The Casual Vacancy based on a book?
Yes. The Casual Vacancy is based on the book The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling (2012).
Who wrote the book The Casual Vacancy is based on?
The Casual Vacancy was written by J. K. Rowling and first published in 2012.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Casual Vacancy before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of J. K. Rowling's books
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film, 2001)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film, 2002)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film, 2004)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film, 2005)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film, 2009)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film, 2007)