EXCLUSIVE:
Embankment Films boards adaptation of post-apocalyptic book series ‘Forest Of Hands And Teeth’ written by Carrie Ryan.
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Embankment Films has signed on to sell Doug Liman-produced YA thriller The Forest Of Hands And Teeth, which will star Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams.
The film is based on the first in the trilogy of post-apocalyptic zombie-fantasy novels by Carrie Ryan, adapted by and to be directed by actres- turned first-time feature director Kate Maberly (Finding Neverland).
Former Screen Star of Tomorrow Williams will play the headstrong young Mary, who dreams of venturing beyond the fence that surrounds her village in the heart of the forest.
Prevented from leaving by the authoritarian Sisterhood and the terrors of the Unconsecrated that lurk beyond the perimeter, Mary uncovers the secrets at the heart of her community that threaten to destroy the fragile peace.
Pre-production is underway with shoot set for early 2017 in Romania.
The Bourne Identity director-producer Liman said of the project: “The Forest of Hands and Teeth is that rare project – smart, commercial and original. Forestcombines the hugely commercial premise of Carrie Ryan’s bestselling young adult novel with the coolness of Euro chic and the intelligence of Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose.”
“Kate’s passion and drive reminds me of myself when I had secured the rights to The Bourne Identity and nothing was going to stop me from directing it. The particular and intentional dynamic of a female director, female star and female adversary will only enhance this truly unique movie.
“Working with Kate on Forest I know her to be an extraordinary storyteller. I have spent the last two years working with Kate on the script and the production plan, and I look forward to continuing that role during the shoot in Romania.”
Williams is currently in post-production on iBoy and A Storm In The Stars. Embankment’s Cannes slate also includes Andrew Garfield-Andy Serkis drama Breathe.
About The Movie:
Book-The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Author- Carrie Ryan
Producer- Doug Liman
Director- Kate Maberly
Genre- Young Adult Zombie Fantasy
Production Date- To begin early 2017
Production Location- Romania
Cast: Maisie Williams as Mary
About The Book:
In Mary’s world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power, and about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. When the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, she must choose between her village and her future—between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded by so much death?
About The Author:
Carrie Ryan is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Forest of Hands and Teeth series and Infinity Ring: Divide and Conquer. Currently she’s working on a four book middle grade fantasy adventure series co-written with her husband, John Parke Davis, the first book of which, The Map to Everywhere, will be out November 4, 2014. Her next YA is a romantic thriller titled Daughter of Deep Silence which will be out summer 2015.
A former litigator, Carrie now writes full time and lives with her husband, two ornery cats and one gullible dog in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can find her online at www.carrieryan.com or @CarrieRyan.
