It was reported last year that 20th Century Fox and producer John Davis were developing an adaptation of the book series "Choose Your Own Adventure" into a "cross-platform four-quadrant action adventure franchise". Now, it has been revealed that Rawson Marshall Thurber who directed "We’re the Millers" has been picked to direct this project. In addition, screenwriters Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant will be handling the script. Lennon and Garant are better known for having written Reno 911! and The State. But among their embarassing works include the Night at the Museum movies and The Pacifier. They also wrote the book How to Make Movies for Fun and Profit, which could also be titled Yeah, We Know Those Movies Suck, but They’re Financially Successful, so There. Many agree that it’s actually a pretty good book.
The "cross-platform four-quadrant action adventure franchise" mentioned could mean that it could mean that this franchise could possibly branch out into television and video games. An adaptation of CYOA has been in development throughout the years with even Nicole Kidman circling the project at one point. The current deal is reportedly in the seven figures and is a “coup” for Davis, who previously produced Predator, Courage Under Fire, Chronicle, and plenty of other films ranging from dramas to comedies to family fare.
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