

M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks have collaborated to write an individual screenplay and novel, respectively, based on the same original story. Both the upcoming film and novel will be designed to mesh well with each of these creative mediums. Shyamalan has recently added some high-profile talent to the cast list. As reported by Deadline, Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in Shyamalan’s new supernatural romantic thriller.
Shyamalan and Ashwin Rajan will be producing, alongside Sparks and his longtime associates Theresa Park and Marc Bienstock. Blinding Edge Pictures is planning a Warner Bros. theatrical release.
Shyamalan’s history of beloved movies spans almost two decades, including films such as Signs, The Sixth Sense, and more recently, Trap. Sparks is also a beloved author, with his latest novel, Counting Miracles, reaching #1 on the New York Times best sellers list. The collaboration of these two creative minds creates hopes that are high for the upcoming film.
In addition, the casting of Gyllenhaal follows a wonderful year for the actor. He was part of the massive hit film Road House, followed by the critically acclaimed series Presumed Innocent.
Gyllenhaal joining the cast is a promising look for this upcoming film.