EXCLUSIVE: Following a aggressive bidding conflict, Lionsgate has closed a deal for the novel Lloyd McNeil’s Final Journey by Will Leitch with Garrett Basch producing. The e book might be revealed by Harper in Could. Leitch will function an govt producer.
The story revolves round Lloyd McNeil, who has simply realized he has months to reside. He additionally learns that his twenty years as a beat cop in Atlanta haven’t earned him sufficient cash to deal with his teenage son, Bishop, after he’s gone. However when Lloyd discovers his police advantages will enhance exponentially if he dies within the line of obligation, he comes up with a plan. Lloyd begins to throw himself into one life-threatening scenario after one other to attempt to get himself killed to be able to present for his son . . .
James Myers is overseeing the challenge for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio.
“With audiences determined for extra authentic and genuine tales worthy of the large display, we couldn’t be extra excited to be the house for Will Leitch’s actually authentic story following the indelible Lloyd McNeil,” stated Erin Westerman, co-president, Lionsgate Movement Image GroupThrough motion, humor and nice pathos, his e book serves without delay as each a handbook and an inspiration for easy methods to reside life to the fullest.”
Leitch is finest recognized for founding the late sports activities web site Deadspin. He’s a contributing editor at New York journal, a columnist for The Washington Put up and a nationwide correspondent for MLB.com. He’s the creator of six earlier books, together with How Fortunate, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. He’s represented Mark Tavani on the David Black Company and WME.
Basch work contains the Emmy Award-winning collection What We Do within the Shadows, The Night time Of, and Ripley, together with different notable collection reminiscent of Our Flag Means Dying, Time Bandits, Devs, Dispatches from Elsewhere, Barkskins, Analysis, Inside Chinatown, and the two-time Peabody Award-winning Reservation Canines. His movies embody Steve James’ acclaimed documentary Life Itself, Taylor Sheridan’s These Who Want Me Lifeless, Taika Waititi’s Subsequent Aim Wins and the upcoming Klara and the Solar. Basch’s firm, Dive, has a longstanding first-look take care of FX Networks, the place upcoming initiatives collectively embody the brand new Tulsa noir collection from Sterlin Harjo and starring Ethan Hawke. He’s represented by Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
