Fox To Make Movie On Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling, Buys Life Rights Of Plaintiff Jim Obergefell
Following last month's ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court that allowed same-sex marriages in the country, 20th Century Fox secured the rights to make a movie on the case that led to the legalization. Fox reportedly bought the life rights of Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, and his lawyer Al Gerhardstein, for the upcoming movie, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Fox also reportedly secured screen rights to an unwritten book called “21 Years to Midnight,” co-authored by Obergefell and journalist Debbie Cenziper. The book has been submitted to the publishers and a deal is expected as soon as this week, the Times reported.
The project will be handled by Fox 2000, the division that produced the “Twilight” series and “The Fault In Our Stars,” which made over $307 million worldwide last year. It is also known for producing movies based on books like “Life of Pi” and “The Devil Wears Prada.”
The film, which will be produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, is expected to be completed in two years. Fox 2000 is reportedly looking for a screenwriter to collaborate with the two producers.
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