DreamWorks picked up the rights in 2014 and had Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary) begin the adaptation process even before the novel was published in January by Riverhead Books and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It’s been the #1 book on the New York Times bestseller list for the 17 weeks since its release.
The novel is about a woman named Rachel, who recently became divorced and who spends her daily train commute fantasizing about the perfect couple in a house she passes only to one day see something shocking that gets her caught up in a mystery.
Holly Bario, president of production at DreamWorks, states in the press release:
“With ‘The Help,’ Tate deftly adapted a beloved novel into a compelling film that stayed true to its origin while pleasing fans and moviegoers alike. We are excited to have Tate back at DreamWorks and thrilled that he’s joining us on this journey as we bring another bestseller to theaters.”
Taylor, who most recently directed the James Brown biopic Get on Up, which was released by Universal Pictures, adds:
“Bringing rich material to the screen in the filmmaker-friendly environment DreamWorks provides is a director’s dream. I’m honored to be a part of this.”
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