Is Netflix World War II Movie ‘WILL’ Based on A Novel?

“WILL,” a Netflix Original movie takes us in 1941, Nazis seized Antwerp, Belgium, and things were very bad. This World War II drama meets you on an unforgettable journey through the life of young police officer Wilfried Wils. As the threat of war grows, Wilfried gets caught up in the moral difficulties of working together and fighting back. Does “WILL” come from a book?

Is Netflix’s WWII Movie ‘WILL’ Based on A Novel?

Yes, “WILL” is based on a novel by Jeroen Olyslaegers“WILL” gets its ideas from the great writing of Jeroen Olyslaegers, which shows where this cinematic gem got its start. The novel that “WILL” is based on has won many important awards, which raises the story even more. Based on the book, the movie goes into Wilfried Wils’s life when Germany was occupied by the Nazis.

The movie was first mentioned in the January 2024 “New on Netflix” email. It was originally called “WIL,” but on the Netflix UI, it had two Ls added to the spelling. The director, Tim Mielants, and author, Carl Joos, built the movie experience on top of the rich tapestry of Jeroen Olyslaegers’ work.

Tim Mielants is known for his work on popular English-language TV shows like Peaky Blinders, The Terror, and Legion. Mielants, who handled the 2019 movie, Patrick, brings his skill as a director to this film about World War II. It lasts for one hour and 56 minutes.

The actors, including Stef Aerts, Matteo Simoni, Kevin Janssens, Gene Bervoets, Annelore Crollet, and Jan Bijvoet, bring the characters to life with their powerful performances, which makes the story more interesting.

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