Screenwriting News (April 15-April 21, 2019)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Blair Butler sells untitled horror pitch to Screen Gems and Ghost House Pictures.

Akela Cooper writing “The Nun 2” for New Line Cinema.

Janine Eser adapting memoir “Born a Crime” for Mainstay Entertainment, Day Zero Productions, and Eba Productions.

Stuart C. Paul writing action film “Yasuke” for MGM.

Alex Ross Perry writing-directing “Rest Stop” for Legendary Pictures.

Rob Robol and Jay S. Boyd scripted heist thriller “Payline” at Dawn’s Light Media and Maandi Media Entertainment with Wesley Snipes to star.

Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt scripted action thriller “Manhunt” with Solstice Studios, Depth of Field Productions, and All Nippon Entertainment Works.

Elizabeth Sanders untitled drama at A24 with Jennifer Lawrence to star and Lila Neugebauer to direct.

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo writing and starring in comedy “ Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar” for Lionsgate and Gloria Sanchez Productions.