EXCLUSIVE: Maggie Levin is currently writing an adaptation of Elsie Chapman’s young adult novel Caster for Paramount.
We understand that this deal closed before the announced departure of Paramount Chairman & CEO Jim Gianopulos and the project is in very early development.Levin is currently writing the TriStar sequel Labyrinth which Doctor Strange filmmaker Scott Derrickson is set to direct.Caster is part of a YA franchise in the spirit of Hunger Games meets Fight Club.
Caster centers around Aza Wu who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal. In fact, casting killed her sister, Shire. As with all magic, everything comes at a price.
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