Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Star in "Enigma Variations" TV Adaptation

Netflix is developing a limited series adaptation of “Enigma Variations”, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson set for the lead role.

The TV version of “Call Me by Your Name” author André Aciman’s novel was originally reported to be in the works at the streamer in January 2025, though Jeremy Allen White was originally attached to play the lead role of Paul at that time.

Now, fellow three name actor Taylor-Johnson will take on the part, with A.K. Shuman attached to write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner.

Oliver Hermanus will direct and executive produce. Media Res is the studio, with Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer executive producing on behalf of the company. Aciman will executive produce as well alongside Monica Levinson.

The show follows Paul, “a man remade by the lovers who ignite and undo him across ten transformative years. It’s an intimate yet sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love—and in a world of endless choices, it asks the question: will we know when we’ve found the one?”

This will be one of the few TV roles that Taylor-Johnson has taken on in his career.

He is primarily known as a film actor, having starred in features like “Nocturnal Animals,” the “Kick Ass” films, “Tenet,” and “The King’s Man.”

Taylor-Johnson also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pietro Maximoff, while his recent credits include Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu,” “The Fall Guy” with Ryan Gosling, “Kraven the Hunter,” and “28 Years Later.”

He is reteaming with Eggers on the upcoming film “Werwulf.”