Screenwriting News (December 7-December 13, 2015)

Salim Akil polishing “Counterfeit Son” for Alcon Entertainment.

Hossein Amini writing “Steelskin” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari writing “Ant-Man and The Wasp” for Walt Disney Pictures.

Dave Callaham sells untitled action comedy pitch to New Line Cinema with Dwayne Johnson attached to star.

John J. Griffin writing “Romeo and Juliet: The War” for Lionsgate.

Mike Jones adapting “The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip” for MGM.

Brad Ingelsby’s thriller spec script “Claire” lands at Scott Free Productions.

Matthew Orton sells untitled sci-fi pitch to MGM in a preemptive deal.

Sarah Polley adapting comedy novel “& Sons” for RatPac Entertainment.

Lisa Rubin adapting comedy drama novel “Food Whore” for DreamWorks Studios.

Chris Weitz rewriting “The Mountain Between Us” for Fox 2000.

Gary Whitta scripted “The War Magician” going forward at StudioCanal with Benedict Cumberbatch to star.

Bryce Zabel adapting nonfiction war drama “The Last Battle” for StudioCanal and The Picture Company.