Screenwriting News (November 28-December 4, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Sherman Alexie adapting his YA novel “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” for Fox 2000.

Lindsey Beer adapting “The Kingkiller Chronicle” for Lionsgate with Lin-Manuel Miranda producing.

Zach Dean historical action drama Black List script “Atlantic Wall” going forward with Imperative Entertainment, Bradley Cooper to star, Gavin O’Connor to direct.

Julie Delpy to write, direct, and star in “My Zoe” for Electrik Films.

Jordan Hinson scripted romantic comedy “Breaking and Exiting” with Elysian Fields Entertainment, Hinson to star, Peter Facinelli to direct.

Phyllis Nagy writing Untitled Kay Scarpetta Project for the Mark Gordon Company.

Kelly Reichardt adapting novel “Undermajordomo Minor” to direct.

Rodney Rothman writing-directing “21 Jump Street” spinoff for Sony Pictures.

Sean Stone adapting and directing his father’s (Oliver) novel “A Child’s Night Dream” for Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films.