Draft:29 Dates
| 29 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Richard Wong |
| Screenplay by | Lauren Moon |
| Based on | 29 Dates by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Produced by | Lee Stollman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Disney+ |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
29 Dates is an upcoming American romance film directed by Richard Wong from a screenplay by Lauren Moon, based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Melissa de la Cruz and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Gotham Group.
Synopsis
After moving to the United States, 16-year-old Korean Jisu Kim struggles with the academic pressure given by her parents as she is set up by them to experience multiple matchmaker dates with men from multiple nationalities and ethnics.[1]
Production
Development
On December 17, 2018, it was reported that Walt Disney Pictures and Gotham Group were developing a film based on Melissa de la Cruz's novel 29 Dates, for Disney's streaming service, Disney+, after Disney acquired the rights to the novel after winning a bidding war with other studios.[2] On February 7, 2020, it was reported that Richard Wong was set to direct the film, with Lauren Moon set to write the screenplay, while Lee Stollman would serve as a producer.[1]
References
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 12, 2020). "Richard Wong To Direct Adaptation Of '29 Dates' From NY Times Bestselling Author Melissa De La Cruz At Disney+". Deadline. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ Anita Busch (December 17, 2018). "'29 Dates' Picked Up By Disney For Its Streaming Platform". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2020.