Director D.J. Caruso's Romance Film REDEEMING LOVE Picked Up by Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures has picked up the rights to the film Redeeming Love, an adaptation of the 1991 romance novel by Francine Rivers. The film is directed by D.J. Caruso (xXx: Return of Xander Cage), and stars Abigail Cowen (Fate: The Winx Saga), Tom Lewis (Gentleman Jack), Logan Marshall Green (Upgrade), Famke Janssen (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries), and Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy).
Here’s the synopsis:
A love story that takes place against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850, the film follows Angel (Cowen), who was sold into prostitution as a child, who has survived through hatred and self-loathing, until she meets Michael Hosea (Lewis) and discovers there is no brokenness that love can’t heal.
Caruso says of the partnership:
“Universal Pictures is a perfect home for our film. They have a rich history in enabling films to find their core audience and beyond. I am excited for fans of the book and even for those who haven’t read it, that they will be able to experience Angel’s journey up on the big screen where it belongs. Every actor and crew member felt the significance of the story we were telling, and it enhanced and elevated the film in a profound way.”
The book’s author, Rivers, added:
“After many years of dreaming about this, followed by years of work alongside D.J., we can’t wait to see the story come to the big screen next year.”
The film is slated for release in early 2022 under the Universal Pictures banner.
via: Variety