Julia Roberts to Produce and Star in Adaptation of Peter Swanson’s "Kill Your Darlings"
Julia Roberts is teaming up with director James Gray to bring to life the adaptation of bestselling author Peter Swanson’s upcoming novel, "Kill Your Darlings."
Powerhouse Package Secured by United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios
Scott Stuber’s United Artists label has joined forces with Amazon MGM Studios to secure the rights to the project, which includes a team of producers.
Star-Studded Production Team
Roberts will not only be starring in the film but also producing alongside partners Lisa Gillan, Marisa Yeres Gill, Jane Rosenthal, Berry Welsh, and Nick Nesbitt.
Fast Action on Book Adaptation
Despite the book not being released until June, Amazon and Stuber wasted no time in acquiring the rights to the gripping murder mystery told in reverse.
Synopsis of "Kill Your Darlings"
The story follows the seemingly perfect couple Tom and Wendy Graves, whose lives hide a dark secret that unravels as the narrative moves backward through time, revealing the impact of a terrible act they once committed.
Exciting Executive Producer Line-Up
Joel Gotler, who represents Swanson’s book, will join Swanson as executive producer on the project.
Roberts and Stuber Reunite
This project marks a reunion between Roberts and Stuber, who previously worked together on the successful thriller "Leave the World Behind."
Upcoming Projects with Stuber
Stuber is also working on other exciting projects, including the adult mystery thriller "The Girl in the Lake" and Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein" for Netflix.
Success Stories of Welsh and Rosenthal
Welsh and Rosenthal are currently producing the upcoming holiday film "Oh. What. Fun." for Amazon MGM Studios.
James Gray’s Impressive Resume
Director James Gray, known for his work on films such as "Ad Astra" and "The Lost City of Z," is currently in pre-production on his latest project, "Paper Tiger."
Representation
Roberts is represented by CAA and Hirsch Wallerstein, while Gray is represented by CAA and Jackoway Austen.
This collaborative effort between Julia Roberts, James Gray, and the talented team of producers promises to deliver an engaging and suspenseful adaptation of Peter Swanson’s novel, "Kill Your Darlings."