Amazon is developing a series adaptation of Edna Ferber’s novel, “Giant,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The series, which hails from Anonymous Content, will be the second screen adaptation of the novel should it move forward. It was previously adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film starring James Dean in his final role. The film also starred Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor. It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning one.
“Giant” is described as an epic multi-generational novel, set in Texas from the 1920’s to the 1950’s, that tells the story of Jordan “Bick” Benedict, his extended family, their massive ranch and cattle business, and the transition of Texas from ranching to oil.
Traditions are disrupted when Bick marries outspoken Virginia socialite Leslie Lynnton and brings her home to Texas. Leslie resists the enduring bigotry and economic injustice that underlies the massive fortunes of the Benedicts and other Texas families, and...
The series, which hails from Anonymous Content, will be the second screen adaptation of the novel should it move forward. It was previously adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film starring James Dean in his final role. The film also starred Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor. It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning one.
“Giant” is described as an epic multi-generational novel, set in Texas from the 1920’s to the 1950’s, that tells the story of Jordan “Bick” Benedict, his extended family, their massive ranch and cattle business, and the transition of Texas from ranching to oil.
Traditions are disrupted when Bick marries outspoken Virginia socialite Leslie Lynnton and brings her home to Texas. Leslie resists the enduring bigotry and economic injustice that underlies the massive fortunes of the Benedicts and other Texas families, and...
- 5/19/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Abrams Artists Agency has hired two new agents for its Los Angeles and New York offices. Jason Zenowich will join the Talent Division in Los Angeles and Sara Barkan will join the Theatrical Literary Division in New York. The appointments are effective immediately.
In her new role, Barkan will focus on transitioning playwrights from the theater into television and film. She will work with literary agents in both of the Agency’s offices in order to help procure and produce more developed writers into the marketplace. For the past three years, Barkan has been a producer of development and original programming at TruTV. Previously, she worked at both CAA and UTA and was a Creative Executive at Propaganda Films. She will report to Vice Presidents and Co-Directors of the Agency’s New York Theatrical Literary Divison, Sarah Douglas and Charles Kopelman.
Zenowich moves to Abrams Artists Agency from Amsel, Eisenstadt,...
In her new role, Barkan will focus on transitioning playwrights from the theater into television and film. She will work with literary agents in both of the Agency’s offices in order to help procure and produce more developed writers into the marketplace. For the past three years, Barkan has been a producer of development and original programming at TruTV. Previously, she worked at both CAA and UTA and was a Creative Executive at Propaganda Films. She will report to Vice Presidents and Co-Directors of the Agency’s New York Theatrical Literary Divison, Sarah Douglas and Charles Kopelman.
Zenowich moves to Abrams Artists Agency from Amsel, Eisenstadt,...
- 10/29/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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