Screenwriting News (April 25-May 1, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Adam Cooper and Bill Collage adapting World War II novel “The Noble Assassin” for DreamWorks with Cary Fukunaga to direct.

James Coyne writing “Sherlock Holmes 3” for Warner Bros..

Evan Dickson writing horror comedy “The Wildness” for The Realm and Bron Studios.

Sam Esmail 2008 Black List script “Sequels, Remakes and Adaptations” set up at STX Entertainment.

Noah Hawley signs first-look film deal with 20th Century Fox.

Ben Jacoby scripted prequel “The First Omen” lands director Antonio Campos for 20th Century Fox.

Toni Kalem writing “Layover” for Animus Films, Serena Films, and Fortitude International with Penelope Cruz to star.

Stacey Menear writing remake of “Dennis the Menace” for Warner Bros.

LaToya Morgan adapting thriller novel “The Two-Minute Rule” for Original Film and Story Mining & Supply.

Nate Parker writing “Predilection” for BB Film Productions and Bleiberg Entertainment.

Robert Rodat writing “The Catcher Was A Spy” for PalmStar Entertainment, Animus Films, and Serena Films with Paul Rudd to star.

Terry Rossio adapting nonfiction “Callous Disregard” for his Chamaeleon Productions.

Mike Scannell writing remake of “See No Evil” for Screen Gems.

Hayley Schore and Roshan Sethi sell drama bio spec script “Exposure” to Entertainment One Films International.

Marlon Smith and Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan sell untitled pitch to Paramount Pictures