Screenwriting News (April 1-April 7, 2019)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Lauren Domino and Angela Tucker scripted comedy “Paper Chase” with Gunpowder & Sky and Flavor Unit Entertainment with Queen Latifah to star.

Dan Gurewitch and David Young writing caper comedy “Crime After Crime” for STX Entertainment with Awkwafina and Ike Barinholtz to star and produce.

Joby Harold sells science fiction thriller pitch “Cloaker” to Warner Bros. Pictures.

Noah Hawley and Matthew Baker adapting Baker’s short story “Lost Souls” for Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Lisa Joy and Jonah Nolan land $150M deal to create content for Amazon.

Jon Lucas and Scott Moore writing sequel “Bad Moms’ Moms” for STX Entertainment.

Simon Rich and Heather Campbell adapting Rich’s short story “Any Person, Living or Dead” for Legendary Pictures with Kumail Nanjiani to star.