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Filmmaker's Script Ignites Bidding War
2 Feb
Summary
- A spec script sale has ignited a bidding war among major studios.
- Filmmaker Megan Park wrote the script, titled 'Die Alive'.
- The project is independently financed with a 2026 shoot planned.
A spec script sale has generated significant buzz in Hollywood, with multiple major studios and streamers engaged in a bidding war for the rights to 'Die Alive.' The script was penned by Canadian filmmaker Megan Park, known for her acclaimed films 'The Fallout' and 'My Old Ass.'
The project is described as having tones similar to 'Big Daddy' and 'Step Mom,' focusing on a woman who discovers her older boyfriend has a family that unexpectedly appears. Despite initial conflict, she finds herself taking on a caretaker role for the children.
Adding to the intrigue, 'Die Alive' is unusual in the current market as it comes with independent financing already in place from FilmNation Entertainment. The film has been greenlit with a planned shoot for summer or fall 2026, meaning production will proceed whether a studio or streamer acquires the rights or not.
Park, despite having only two indie movies to her name, is a veteran of the industry, having previously worked as an actress and starred in 'The Secret Life of an American Teenager.' Her directorial debut, 'The Fallout,' premiered at SXSW in 2021, winning multiple awards, and was followed by 'My Old Ass,' which premiered at Sundance in 2024 and earned Park several accolades.
The script was shared with potential buyers using Embershot links, a secure content-sharing platform. This method was also notably used in the bidding war for Zach Cregger's film 'Weapons.' The outcome of the bidding war for 'Die Alive' remains unclear, but the project's built-in financing and Park's promising directorial career make it a highly attractive prospect.
