Gal Gadotis set to produce and star in a feature film adaptation ofCatriona Silvey’s debut novelMeet Me in Another Life. The book was only published yesterday, but as per the press release, the acquisition was described as “competitive.”
Atlas Entertainment will partner up with Gadot andJaron Varsano’s Pilot Wave, with Atlas’Kurt Kanemototasked with steering the project to the big screen. The broad strokes of the plot follow a man and woman who continue to meet in multiple different versions of reality, with the novel described as a thrilling and imaginative exploration into the many iterations of love and how choice can change everything.
The sci-fi romance revolves around Thora and Santi, two strangers who meet by chance in a foreign city. However, despite a tragic accident they continue to end up in each other’s paths through time and space becoming friends, colleagues, lovers and enemies along the way, as they seek to discover why fate continues to bring them together so often under such different circumstances.
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It’s a hell of a high concept that makesMeet Me in Another Lifesound like an intriguingly unique spin on both the sci-fi and romance genres, while it’ll allow Gadot to stretch her acting muscles. The actress is one of the most recognizable and highest-paid stars in Hollywood, but the majority of her work has taken place inside the realm of effects-driven blockbusters, so it’ll be interesting to see how she fares with what sounds like a very meaty and character-driven role to sink her teeth into.
There’s no word yet on what studioMeet Me in Another Lifewill call home, but Atlas’Charles Rovenand Gadot both have strong ties to Warner Bros., making it one of the more likely potential destinations. However, it could be a long time yet before the literary adaptation enters production, given the lead’s jam-packed schedule.Richard Suckleis also producing for Atlas Entertainment.
Not only does Gadot have Netflix’s action blockbusterRed NoticeoppositeDwayne JohnsonandRyan Reynoldsreleasing later this year, but the streamer recently acquired the rights toher espionage thrillerHeart of Stone, which is viewed as a potential franchise-starter.
If that wasn’t enough, Gadot has long-delayed mystery sequelDeath on the Nilefinally arriving next February, herHedy Lamarrminiseries moved overfrom Showtime to AppleTV+ last yearand she’s looking to re-team with herWonder WomandirectorPatty Jenkinson a new version ofthe Cleopatra story, without even mentioning her third solo outing as Diana Prince beingfast-tracked into developmentjust a couple of days afterWonder Woman 1984was released.
That’s a busy slate to say the least, butMeet Me in Another Lifemarks uncharted territory for Gadot’s chops as a dramatic talent, which definitely makes it one of the more exciting efforts she’s got on the docket.
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