Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company will adapt Sian Gilbert's debut novel, She Started It, into a movie. Variety reported that screenwriter Jessica Sharzer (A Simple Favor) is set to direct from the script she co-wrote with Sarah Masson.
"Whenever I write a script, I'm directing it in my head and then translating what I see onto the page," said Sharzer. "With She Started It, I'm very excited to get the chance to see a movie all the way through production, from first draft to final frame. The movie is a genre mash-up with a very specific tone and, from the moment I read the novel, I knew I needed to direct it. I'm very grateful to be on this journey with RPC and the Lyrical team."
Ryder Picture Company's Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett are producing with Lyrical Media's Alexander Black. Lyrical is financing the development with Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers executive producing. Casting is currently underway.