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Josh Schwartz making Bright Lights, Big City
Total Film News —
Josh Schwartz, the man behind The OC, Gossip Girl and Chuck on TV has signed up to write and direct a new film based on the 1984 novel Bright Lights, Big City. Jay McInerney’s book was previously made into a 1988 comedy drama starring Michael J Fox (below) and Kiefer Sutherland – you can rent it on DVD. The plot? A disillusioned mag writer tries to escape his failed marriage and writer’s block with drugs, alcohol and casual sex. "Jay created a world that is really seductive and then deconstructed it in a way that is both funny and emotional," Schwartz tells Variety. Schwartz ...
“Bright Lights” in Schwartz’s Future
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
Michael J. Fox, surely wondering why the first “Bright Lights Big City” movie didn’t work.
Variety reports that Josh Schwartz will make his directorial debut with a new adaptation of Jay McInerney’s novel “Bright Lights, Big City.” Schwartz is also writing the screenplay.
Schwartz is best known for his TV work with shows such as “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl.” He’s edging into the big screen business by writing the script for “X-Men: First Class,” then will begin work on “Bright Lights.”
McInerney’s book is an ...
Daily news dose: Sally Hawkins finds 'Wonderful Afterlife;' Carell in talks to star in 'Dumped'
The Screening Log —
Here's your dose of daily film news for April 1, 2009:
• Sally Hawkins, Zoe Wanamaker, Jimi Mistry and Mark Addy have signed on to star in Gurinder Chadha's upcoming comedy "It's A Wonderful Afterlife." The plot follows an Indian mother who's ready to engage in anything to marry off her daughter, even serial murder. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to "Dumped," a comedy based on a novel by Andrew Gottlieb. Vic Levin jumped on board to write the screenplay, and Steve Carell is attached to star in the project, which follows a man searching for new meaning in his life ...
