Scotsman.com – HOLLYWOOD superstar Johnny Depp is poised to buy the film rights to a Scottish author’s critically acclaimed novel – by William Lyons.
The actor, known for his versatility and love of British culture, is in negotiations with Canongate publishers to acquire an option on James Meek’s Siberian classic The People’s Act of Love.
The deal, which is yet to be finalised, will give Depp’s production company, Infinitum Nihil, sole rights to any film adaptation of the acclaimed epic.
As yet no actors have been approached to star in a film but it has been likened to a Siberian Apocalypse Now with a possible pairing of Depp and Russell Crowe.
Last night, Canongate owner Jamie Byng refused to discuss further details until a contract had been signed. But he said: “We are in discussions. It is pretty much agreed.”
Depp founded his own movie production company in 2004 to develop projects for which he is expected to either star in or produce. So far it has announced three films, including the adaptation of Hornby’s novel, A Long Way Down. [more…]
