Joe and Anthony Russo have acquired rights to Mohsin Hamid's novel Exit West for Morten Tyldum (Passengers, The Imitation Game) to direct, Deadline reported. The Russos will produce the film based on a novel that was a Man Booker Prize longlist selection this year.
"Joe and Anthony are phenomenal storytellers with a bold and unique vision for their company and the kind of films they and their team want to produce," said Tyldum. "As a filmmaker, it feels like coming home."
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A trailer is out for Rebel in the Rye, which explores the the story behind J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye. The movie follows a young Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) as he struggles to find his voice, pursues a love affair with famed socialite Oona O'Neill (Zoey Deutch), and fights on the frontlines of World War II. His experiences influenced the creation of his masterpiece and led to the fame that provoked him to withdraw from the public eye for the rest of his life. Written and directed by Danny Strong, the film also stars Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Victor Garber and Hope Davis. Rebel in the Rye hits theaters September 15.