Overview
- The story first broke in an exclusive by Jeff Sneider and, on Friday, July 31, was quickly corroborated by outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap that Searchlight Pictures is developing a theatrical Desperation.
- Directing duties are set or in talks for the duo Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky, who rose to prominence after Final Destination: Bloodlines and now have multiple studio projects in development.
- Sam Raimi is attached to produce through his Ghost House Pictures banner with longtime partner Robert Tapert producing and Ryan Brennan reported to be writing the screenplay.
- The project is early-stage with no public cast, release date, or production schedule announced and Searchlight executives Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey reported to be overseeing the development.
- The adaptation will be the first theatrical version of Desperation since a 2006 TV movie and its setup raises the possibility that the companion novel The Regulators could be considered if the film moves forward.