EXCLUSIVE: Actress, model and singer Bella Thorne (Midnight Sun) has been set to star in thriller Saint Clare, co-scripted by Guinevere Turner (American Psycho).The project will follow Clare Bleecker (Thorne), a quiet catholic college student with a divine vocation for killing.
The story is based on novel Clare At 16 by Don Roff, with its novel sequel out in 2023. Producers are in negotiations with Rebecca DeMornay (Jessica Jones) to join the cast, with additional casting of other key roles underway.
Production is scheduled to begin soon in Kentucky.The film will be directed by Mitzi Peirone (Braid) who has also scripted with Turner (who co-wrote the screenplay for cult Bret Easton Ellis adaptation American Psycho).
Producers are David Chackler, Arielle Elwes, Thor Bradwell, and Joel Michaely.Screen Media has picked up worldwide rights to the project and will have its Foresight Unlimited division launch international sales at this month’s Cannes market.
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