Studiocanal Secures Rights to McFadden's The Divorce

Studiocanal has secured the film rights to "The Divorce," the latest thriller from bestselling author Freida McFadden, following a competitive bidding process, with the studio set to fully finance and coproduce the adaptation alongside Working Title.

The novel, scheduled for publication on May 26 by Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks, centers on Naomi, a woman whose seemingly happy marriage crumbles when her husband abruptly divorces her, drains their joint bank accounts and begins a relationship with a younger woman. Consumed by obsession, Naomi fixates on her husband's new girlfriend and uncovers shocking secrets that propel her into a perilous path of vengeance and survival.

Ron Halpern and Joe Naftalin will oversee development and production for Studiocanal, which announced the deal through its Studiocanal Stories label, dedicated to literary adaptations. No director or cast has been announced yet.

McFadden expressed enthusiasm for the project. "I'm delighted to be working with the teams at Studiocanal and Working Title to bring The Divorce to the big screen," she said. "From the start, they have come forward with an unparalleled enthusiasm and a strong vision for...