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Ballerina's Comeback: From Injury to Romance on Cape Cod
24 Nov
Summary
- A film adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' novel 'Variation' is underway.
- Christy Hall is writing the script, with Higher Ground producing.
- The story features a ballerina healing and reconnecting with a past love.
A cinematic adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling novel, "Variation," is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Acclaimed screenwriter Christy Hall is crafting the script for this adaptation, which will be produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack and Michelle Obama, and Misty Copeland, the celebrated former principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre.
The narrative of "Variation" follows a distinguished ballerina facing a career-ending injury. She retreats to her family's summer residence on Cape Cod, where she unexpectedly reunites with a former love, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. Their rekindled connection forces them to confront unresolved emotions and long-buried family secrets surrounding the tragedy that initially separated them.
This project marks a significant step for Misty Copeland's Life in Motion Productions, aiming to amplify movement storytelling. Higher Ground brings its experience from producing notable films like "American Factory" and "Leave the World Behind." The adaptation is part of a broader trend of Yarros' works being brought to the screen, with other projects in development at Netflix and Amazon MGM.
