Legendary Television has secured the rights to Anna Dorn’s novel “Perfume and Pain”; Clea DuVall is set to write the screenplay and direct, Variety exclusively reports.
The book is described as a “sexy and twisted character drama” centered on a lesbian novelist on the brink of superstardom and self-destruction. The protagonist, Astrid, must escape her vices to find healing, true love and success.
The novel was published in the US by Simon & Schuster on May 21st and attracted a lot of attention. Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler of Killer Films are taking on the role of producers on the project.
Anna Dorn has written other notable works, including Exalted, Bad Lawyer, and Vagablonde. Her next novel, American Spirits, will also be published by Simon & Schuster. Dorn is represented in her publishing ventures by Gersh and Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.
Clea DuVall has made a name for herself as a successful actress, writer, director and producer. She made her feature film directing debut with the indie comedy The Intervention, which she also wrote, co-produced and starred in alongside Natasha Lyonne and Jason Ritter. The film won a Special Jury Prize at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, DuVall co-created, executive produced and voiced the Fox animated series HouseBroken. Her other notable works include the Amazon Freevee series High School and the romantic comedy Happiest Season. DuVall is repped by UTA and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.
Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler co-founded Killer Films in 1995. The company has produced several iconic films, including “Kids,” “I Shot Andy Warhol,” “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “One Hour Photo,” “Beatriz at Dinner,” and “Dark Waters.” Their most recent productions include “May December” and “Past Lives,” as well as television series such as “Mildred Pierce” and “Halston.”
Source: Variety
