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Tom Hanks to Star in Unlikely Bestseller Adaptation
19 Aug
Summary
- A first-time author's novel was self-published and became a bestseller.
- Tom Hanks is in talks to star in the film adaptation of 'Theo of Golden'.
- The novel sold over 3.5 million copies and is published in 43 languages.
Warner Bros. Pictures is in negotiations to acquire the feature film rights to Allen Levi's surprise bestseller, "Theo of Golden." Tom Hanks is reportedly in talks to play the title character in the adaptation.
Gil Netter, Gary Goetzman, and Tom Hanks are slated to produce, with Levi serving as executive producer. The novel, initially self-published in 2023, gained momentum through word-of-mouth and significant media attention, including features in The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
Published widely by Simon & Schuster in October 2023, "Theo of Golden" has sold over 3.5 million copies in the United States and has been translated into 43 languages, reaching bestseller status internationally. The story is set in the fictional town of Golden, following a man who creates pencil portraits of locals, revealing their stories and his own past.
This trajectory echoes other book-to-film successes, resonating particularly with mature readers. Netter, known for adapting popular novels like "The Blind Side" and "Life of Pi," will bring his experience to the project.
