Adam Scott (Parks & Recreation) "is in final negotiations" to join the cast of the film adaptation of James Thurber's classic short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," which stars Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Patton Oswalt and Shirley MacLaine, Deadline.com reported. Stiller is directing this updated version of the 1947 movie featuring Danny Kaye in the title role.
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Summit Entertainment has hired Moira Buffini to write the script for The Night Circus, adapted from Erin Morgenstern's novel. Variety reported that Buffini's writing credits include Jane Eyre, Tamara Drewe and the upcoming Byzantium. David Heyman and Jeff Clifford of Heyday Films will produce and Richard Pine will executive produce.
