Gal Gadot to back a film based on Fidel Castro
24 May 2018 3:51 PM GMT
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has been roped in to produce a film based on Peter Kornbluh's Politico article 'My Dearest Fidel': An ABC Journalist's Secret Liaison With Fidel Castro". The 33-year-old actor may also feature in the film, Variety reported.
Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato will pen the adaptation of Kornbluh's article. Warner Bros studios has acquired the movie rights for Sue Kroll on behalf of Kroll & Co Entertainment through her exclusive deal. Kroll has partnered with Gadot and Jaron Varsano in developing the material. Kroll and Varsano will co-produce. The reportage chronicles the previously untold story of how ABC journalist Lisa Howard engaged in what Kornbluh described as "intimate diplomacy" with Castro.
Gadot said, "When I first read Peter's article, I was entranced by his thrilling account of a complicated, fascinating woman in the midst of a high-stakes, real-life drama"."I knew immediately that I had to be involved creatively with telling Lisa Howard's story, and am thrilled to be producing this film with Sue", she added.
Kroll added, "I'm so excited to bring this story to life with great creative partners in Gal, Jaron, Peter, and Chris. This is a remarkable true story, anchored by an incredible woman, and lends itself to a thrilling cinematic experience."
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