Spec Script Deal: “Wayland”

Lionsgate acquires drama thriller spec script “Wayland” written by Simon Kinberg. Via Deadline:

Lionsgate bought a whopper of a spec package in Wayland. In competition, Lionsgate took the spec script by Simon Kinberg off the table with a progress to production commitment to make the movie. Jessica Chastain will produce, and her The Eyes of Tammy Faye helmer Michael Showalter will direct. Production is eyed for next year.

Wayland is an ensemble drama thriller that has shades of A Simple Plan and Knives Out.

Kinberg is repped by CAA.

By my count, this is the 31st spec script deal in 2021.

There were 21 spec script deals year-to-date in 2020.