Grudge Writer Will Rattle On for TV
Steve Barton
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Another book-to-film adaptation is headed our way as Deadline is reporting that Stephen Susco, the writer behind hit thrillers The Grudge and The Grudge 2, has been set to adapt Fiona Cummins’ upcoming debut novel Rattle for television. Kris Thykier’s Archery Pictures acquired rights to the former Daily Mirror showbiz reporter’s first book in 2015, beating off fierce competition (phrasing) after it caused a stir when it was introduced at book fairs that year.
Dark and compelling, Rattle is about a sinister bone collector who has a macabre obsession with his museum of medical oddities and when the time comes for a fresh harvest, it’s down to Detective Etta Fitzroy to hunt down the psychopath before he can add to his collection. It’s expected to be adapted into a six-part series.
“I’m so excited to see my characters and their stories brought to life on screen,” said Cummins. “And I couldn’t be more thrilled that Stephen, who is bursting with brilliant ideas, has agreed to write the script.”
Susco said: “Rattle is one of the most emotional and chilling thrillers I’ve read in some time and I’m delighted to be working with Archery Pictures in bringing it to the screen.”
Thykier added: “Stephen Susco is one of the most dynamic and exciting writers of his generation. The opportunity to work with a screenwriter of his calibre and international success on a UK-based television drama is thrilling.”
More as it comes.
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