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Nilson to Direct Nicholas Sparks Adaptation 'Counting Miracles'
10 Sep
Summary
- Tyler Nilson will write and direct 'Counting Miracles' for Amazon MGM.
- Alan Ritchson stars as an Army Ranger on a cross-country journey.
- The film is based on Nicholas Sparks' bestseller of the same name.
Filmmaker Tyler Nilson, known for his success with "The Peanut Butter Falcon," will write and direct "Counting Miracles," an upcoming adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel. Alan Ritchson is attached to star in the film, portraying an Army Ranger named Tanner Hughes.
The narrative centers on Ritchson's character as he travels across the country to offer solace to the families of fallen soldiers. His mission becomes deeply personal when a cryptic letter prompts him to seek out the father he never knew. This quest leads him to a small town, where a developing romance with a doctor and single mother draws him into the life of an enigmatic, reclusive older man.
Nilson's previous work includes the critically acclaimed "Los Frikis," which premiered in 2024. Nicholas Sparks, celebrated for novels like "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember," has had numerous successful film adaptations, with his books collectively grossing over $750 million worldwide. "Counting Miracles" is produced by Ritchson, Denise Di Novi, Margaret French Isaac, and Theresa Park.
