Screenwriting News (June 5-June 11, 2017)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Ta-Nehisi Coates writing real-life drama “Wrong Answer” with New Regency and Plan B Entertainment with Michael B. Jordan to star.

Ben Falcone and Damon Jones sell musical comedy “Margie Claus” to New Line Cinema with Falcone directing, Melissa McCarthy to star.

Lauren Graham is adapting young adult novel “Windfall” for her own Good Game Productions.

Devon Graye writing horror “I See You” for Zodiac Features with Helen Hunt to star.

Sarah Rothschild sells workplace comedy pitch “24–7” to Universal Pictures.

Stephanie Shannon writing “Life In Rewind” for Middleton Media with Seth Gordon attached to direct.

Flint Wainess sets up 2016 Black List script “Linda and Monica” at Amazon Studios.