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Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite subject of new biopic
2 Apr
Summary
- Sony Pictures is developing a biopic based on Walter Cronkite's life.
- Screenwriter David Rothley will adapt Douglas Brinkley's biography.
- The project is timely amid recent changes at CBS News.
Sony Pictures is exploring the creation of a biopic centered on the life of the esteemed broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite. The studio has enlisted screenwriter David Rothley to adapt Douglas Brinkley's 2012 biography, "Cronkite." Brinkley, a notable historian and author, meticulously documented Cronkite's impact on television journalism.
This cinematic endeavor is considered particularly relevant given recent discussions surrounding the evolution of CBS News. Cronkite, who died in 2009 at 92, remains an influential figure in the history of American news delivery. Rothley previously sold a spec script to Sony in 2021.
Peter Kang and Allie Broome are overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Douglas Brinkley, the biographer, is represented by Creative Artist Agency, while Rothley is represented by Gersh and Bellevue Productions.
