Screenwriting News (October 1— October 7, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Rafael Casal writing-directing science fiction romantic comedy “First Sight” for Lionsgate.

Stan Chervin writing untitled George Carlin bio project for The Jackal Group and Wood Hollow Pictures.

Jared Cowie (2014 Black List) sells spy thriller spec script “You Are Leaving The American Sector” to Parallel Films.

Brad Desch sells romantic comedy spec script “Wink” to Warner Bros. Pictures.

Stuart Gibbs adapting his novel “Spy School” for Twentieth Century Fox.

Maggie Gyllenhaal writing-directing drama thriller “The Lost Daughter” for Pie Films.

Raamla Mohamed and Ryan Richmond writing “How to Fall in Love with Anyone” for Universal Pictures.

Jon Stewart writing-directing political satire “Irresistible” for Plan B Entertainment and Busboy Productions.

Allan Ungar sells action spec script “Tenfold” to Voltage Pictures with Ungar to direct.

Mike Van Waes writing live action “Lilo & Stitch” for Walt Disney Pictures.