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Universal Greenlights ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ Film With Tina Fey and Marc Platt Producing

The original playwright will write the screenplay with Sadie Sink serving as executive producer ahead of casting

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Tina Fey (Credit: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images) and Marc E. Platt (Credit: Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

Overview

  • Universal Pictures secured feature rights in a competitive auction and has officially greenlit the film adaptation
  • Tina Fey’s Little Stranger, Inc. and Marc Platt Productions are attached as producers
  • Kimberly Belflower, author of the Broadway play, will adapt her work into the screenplay
  • Sadie Sink, a Tony nominee for her role in the stage production, will serve as executive producer, with casting details to be announced
  • The play has earned seven Tony nominations and grossed more than $10 million during its Broadway run through August 31, 2025