Universal Goes Around the World in 80 Dates
Source: Variety
May 3, 2005
Universal Pictures has acquired the Jennifer Cox memoir Around the World in 80 Dates and has set Jeff Rake to write the script, reports Variety. The film will be produced by Reese Witherspoon's U-based Type A production company along with Mike De Luca Productions.
The trade says that Witherspoon will have first crack to star in the film if the script is to her liking. Type A's Jennifer Simpson will also produce.
The book, a bestseller in England, tells the story of a British travel writer's attempt to find her soulmate. She sent her profile and her specs for a soulmate to contacts around the world and traveled the globe, going on dates with the top 80 candidates in 16 countries.
Source: Variety
May 3, 2005
Universal Pictures has acquired the Jennifer Cox memoir Around the World in 80 Dates and has set Jeff Rake to write the script, reports Variety. The film will be produced by Reese Witherspoon's U-based Type A production company along with Mike De Luca Productions.
The trade says that Witherspoon will have first crack to star in the film if the script is to her liking. Type A's Jennifer Simpson will also produce.
The book, a bestseller in England, tells the story of a British travel writer's attempt to find her soulmate. She sent her profile and her specs for a soulmate to contacts around the world and traveled the globe, going on dates with the top 80 candidates in 16 countries.
