Screenwriting News (November 19 — December 2, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer writing “Blue Beetle” for Warner Bros. Pictures.

F. Scott Frazier adapting video game “Gears of War” for Universal Pictures.

Mike Grimm debut script “Action” set up at AGC Studios.

Javier Gullón sells science fiction pitch based on his short film “N” to New Regency for mid-six figures in a bidding war.

Paul King and Jon Croker adapting fantasy love story novel “Time’s Fool” for Fox Searchlight Pictures with King to direct.

Jenna Lamia adapting horror novel “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” for Endeavor Content.

Andres Meza-Valdés and Diego Meza-Valdés sell horror pitch “Casa” for Orion Pictures.

Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld reboot script “Candyman” set at MGM and Universal Pictures.

Bek Smith writing untitled Spider-Women project for Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier scripted untitled LeBron James project set up at Universal Pictures with Chris Robinson to direct.