Phoebe Dynevor is in negotiations to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film, a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and global-bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks. Shyamalan and Sparks are independently writing a screenplay and a novel, respectively, based on the same original love story.
Both projects will be based on the same concept and set of characters, but tailored to their respective mediums.
Shyamalan and Ashwin Rajan will produce through Blinding Edge Pictures, alongside Sparks’ longtime producing partner Theresa Park and Marc Bienstock. Sparks is Executive Producer. Shyamalan’s Blinding Edge Pictures will produce the film, which is in discussions with WB for theatrical release.
Best known for her star-making role in Bridgerton and critically acclaimed role in Fair Play, Dynevor as a busy year ahead of her that includes the highly anticipated thriller Beneath the Storm, set to bow later this year. She most recently wrapped production on the A24 dark comedy Famous where she stars opposite Zac Efron.
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She is repped by WME, Luber/Roklin and United Agents.
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