The Magic-Themed Novel CASTER Is Being Adapted as a Film by Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures is teaming up with Scholastic Entertainment to produce a feature film adaptation of Elsie Chapman’s magic-themed novel Caster.
The story centers on a character named Aza Wu who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal. Magic killed her sister, Shire, and Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
Below you’ll find a more detailed description of the story from the book:
If the magic doesn't kill her, the truth just might.
Aza Wu knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal. After all, casting killed her sister, Shire. As with all magic, everything comes at a price. For Aza, it feels like everything in her life has some kind of cost attached to it. Her sister had been casting for money to pay off Saint Willow, the gang leader that oversees her sector of Lotusland. If you want to operate a business there, you have to pay your tribute. And now with Shire dead, Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
When Aza comes across a secret invitation, she decides she doesn't have much else to lose. She quickly realizes that she's entered herself into an underground casting tournament, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Real magic, real consequences. As she competes, Aza fights for her life against some very strong and devious competitors.
When the facts about Shire's death don't add up, the police start to investigate. When the tributes to Saint Willow aren't paid, the gang comes to collect. When Aza is caught sneaking around with fresh casting wounds, her parents are alarmed. As Aza's dangerous web of lies continues to grow, she is caught between trying to find a way out and trapping herself permanently.
Akiva Goldsman (Beautiful Mind ,Transformers) is producing the adaptation with Greg Lessans. Goldsman said in a statement:
“Caster is a wildly imaginative vision of an Earth infused with magic, but with a very grounded and contemporary heroine at its core. I’m so excited to help bring Aza and her world to life alongside my terrific partners at Josephson, Scholastic Entertainment and Paramount.”
Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese added:
“Caster is an absolutely thrilling story with twists and turns that keep readers riveted and holding their breath to see what happens next.”
This sounds like a cool story! This could end up being a fun flick! I’m a big fan of stories that involve magic and the supernatural, so I’ll be looking forward to checking this out.
Source: Variety