NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Author P.E. Barrington has announced the completion of a screenplay adaptation for the novel Who Okayed This?! The Riveting Life of Grant Davis. This development follows a period of market activity where the title reached #1 status across 28 distinct literary and digital categories.
Currently listed with Publishers Weekly and translated into more than 40 languages, information regarding the book’s release and the author’s background has been distributed through a network of news affiliates including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. The finalization of the screenplay positions the intellectual property for potential domestic and international screen production.
Narrative Background and Development
Who Okayed This?! is a contemporary thriller based on true events. Barrington authored the manuscript during an extensive recovery period following a collision where he was crushed between two vehicles. Due to physical immobilization, the author utilized voice-to-text technology to document the events that form the basis of the narrative.
Data regarding the project’s reception include:
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Stellar Book Award (2022): Cited for thematic depth in the contemporary thriller genre.
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International Distribution: Commercial availability in 40+ language markets.
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Affiliate News Coverage: Accounts of the author’s recovery and literary transition were carried by various regional news outlets.
Critical Citations
In its assessment of the work, LA Weekly characterized the narrative as a “well-blended cosmopolitan cocktail of danger.” NY Weekly noted the story’s origins in “the wreckage of trauma,” describing the completed work as a “testament to resilience.”
About P.E. Barrington
P.E. Barrington is an award-winning author and former Manhattan luxury professional. His writing explores the intersections of institutional decision-making and individual resilience. Following his recovery, Barrington has become a public figure focused on the creative transformation of personal adversity.
Contact Information:
Philip E. Barrington
Email:philipebarrington@yahoo.com
Official Website: www.philipebarrington.com
SOURCE: P.E. Barrington
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