Screenwriter Arash Amel (A Private War, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) will adapt Rebecca Yarros's 2021 romance novel The Things We Leave Unfinished, which Lionsgate has optioned, into a film, Deadline reported. Todd Lieberman will produce through his company Hidden Pictures.
"I am so thrilled to work with this incredible team at Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures to adapt The Things We Leave Unfinished for the big screen!" Yarros said. "This is my favorite book that I've written and it's a very special story to me, so I couldn't be more excited to see it come to life in Arash Amel's capable hands."
Amel commented: "From the moment I read The Things We Leave Unfinished, I was swept away by its epic romance, cinematic scope, and emotional depth. Rebecca Yarros has created something truly special, and from our very first meeting, it was clear we connected over a shared vision. Teaming up with Todd Lieberman, who is second to none in guiding heartfelt and meaningful stories for the big screen, has been a natural creative alignment, and in Lionsgate we've found the ideal home for a tale of love and heroism on this scale. I can't wait to bring this sweeping love story to life for audiences around the world."