Marti Noxon hired to write PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES

Marti Noxon has been written a draft of Lionsgate's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. He is best known as writer and producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I Am Number Four and the upcoming Fright Night. There have been a number of writers that have written drafts, including David O. Russell and Michael Bacall. In April, Craig Gillespie signed on to direct the film. It makes sense that he would want a new draft to work from. Noxon's hire makes complete sense she Gillespie directed Fright Night based off of his 

No casting has been done on the film, but there has been a lot of buzz about the project. The film is based on Seth Grahame-Smith's bestselling take on the Austen novel. The story follows "Elizabeth Bennet as she courageously battles the zombie menace, but is distracted in her efforts to preserve England by the arrival of the arrogant Mr. Darcy." At one time, Natalie Portman was going to play the lead, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. She has remained a producer on the project along with Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick and Ted Hamm.

I am really excited about Fright Night and have been interested in this project since we first reported on it. What are your thoughts on this news?