The Misanthrope, or the Cantankerous Lover is a 17th-century comedy of manners in verse written by Molière. It was first performed on 4 June 1666 at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris by the King's Players. From Wikipedia
The first film, '10 Things I Hate About Dating,' is in early development with plans to honor Heath Ledger and involve original cast members.