Universal is preparing a film about the Great Depression
Universal Pictures has acquired the film rights to Jojo Moyes' new novel, The Giver of Stars. The film will be directed by Ol Parker ("Mamma Mia! 2"). He will also deal with adaptation of the script. The author of the book will act as executive producer.One of the producers will also be Alison Owen, with whom Moyes has already collaborated on the film Me Before You, starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin. The novel of the same name is considered the most famous work of the author, and its film adaptation has grossed $ 200 million worldwide. The plot of the book "Giver of the Stars" is set during the Great Depression in Kentucky. This is a real story about how five young girls decided to help residents who never had the opportunity to learn to read, to love books. What happens to girls and their beloved men is a classic story of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. They face many dangers on their way, but they continue to change people's lives. Nothing is known about the candidates for the main roles. No release date has been announced. * - preliminary translation. Source: Variety The Topic of Article: Universal is preparing a film about the Great Depression. |
