David O. Russell to Direct The Silver Linings Playbook
It was announced this weekend that David O. Russell is in the process of writing an adaption of Matthew Quick’s novel The Silver Linings Playbook. On March 9, I filmed Matthew Quick reading an excerpt of his novel and praising David O. Russell’s screenplay adaptation. I can’t wait to see the novel adapted into a film.
/Film, included the video of Matthew Quick reading his novel.
“Taking the Hollywood Report at face value, the screenplay hasn’t been written yet. In fact, it has, and in the video – which you can see below the break – Quick describes it as “phenomenal” and says he’s “really excited about” it. Every screenplay of Russell’s that I know, so far filmed or not, is pretty darn good so I’m inclined to believe him. And it’s good to know the creator is on side, at the very least to quell worries of bad PR and creative battles. We all know, I think that Russell loves a good creative battle (or do I just mean ‘I know we all think’?).
…The casting process is currently underway, and your Fantasy Studio actor suggestions are welcome in the comments if you have any. Here’s that video.”