What is Emily St. John Mandel's new novel called?

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel is called 'Exit Party'.

Who acquired the rights to 'Exit Party'?

Laika's live-action division acquired the rights to 'Exit Party'.

What is the estimated value of the 'Exit Party' deal?

The deal for 'Exit Party' was valued in the low seven figures.

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Laika Secures Rights to Mandel's New Novel

23 Mar

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Summary

Laika's live-action division secured film rights for 'Exit Party'.
The deal for Emily St. John Mandel's novel was valued in the low seven figures.
Emma Stone and Dave McCary's Fruit Tree is also attached as executive producers.

Laika Secures Rights to Mandel's New Novel

Laika's live-action division has successfully acquired the rights to Emily St. John Mandel's anticipated novel, 'Exit Party.' The deal, reportedly valued in the low seven figures, also includes Emma Stone and Dave McCary's Fruit Tree as executive producers. This acquisition marks a significant step for Laika's three-year-old live-action arm, which is developing feature projects and now its first live-action TV endeavor under President Matt Levin.

The intellectual property generated considerable interest, with eight to ten studios and streamers initially participating in an auction. Mandel was reportedly drawn to Laika's passion and strategic offer, which valued her creative input. 'Exit Party' explores themes of duality, alternate realities, and fragmented timelines, centering on a disappearance at a Los Angeles party and a subsequent search for answers.