Hello...
I'm considering writing a screen adaptation of a novel written several decades ago, which has never been made into a film. However, the film option is held by a major studio. As far as I know there are no plans currently to exercise the option and make a film of this book.
If I write this screenplay, am I basically limited to a market of one, the studio holding the option? Or is it still a viable project in that even if the option holder shows no interest the option could be purchased by another party, or the script could still be marketable in some other way?
I have a great passion for the original work and would really like to see a film version made that is true to the novel.
Opinions?
Thanks!
FM
I'm considering writing a screen adaptation of a novel written several decades ago, which has never been made into a film. However, the film option is held by a major studio. As far as I know there are no plans currently to exercise the option and make a film of this book.
If I write this screenplay, am I basically limited to a market of one, the studio holding the option? Or is it still a viable project in that even if the option holder shows no interest the option could be purchased by another party, or the script could still be marketable in some other way?
I have a great passion for the original work and would really like to see a film version made that is true to the novel.
Opinions?
Thanks!
FM