Spec Script Deal: “Marian”

Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires spec script “Marian” written by Pete Barry. From Deadline:

After a conspiracy to conquer England in which the love of her life Robin Hood dies before her eyes, Marian picks up the cause to lead her people into a pivotal war. She comes to power, charging into a battle that will not only decide the fate of the kingdom but will see her don the mantle of the man she loved. In the process, she rises as a legend herself.

It was a preemptive pickup with Margot Robbie attached to star.

A ‘first-timer’, Barry is repped by Paradigm and Pannon Entertainment.

By my count, this is the 12th spec script deal in 2017.

There were 11 spec script deals in 2016.