Ben Affleck is set to star in a new film called Falling to Earth, which is an adaptation of a novel written by Kate Southwood. The story is based on the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, which is said to be the deadliest tornado in U.S. history.
The story is set in Marah, Il, which is completely leveled. “Hundreds are dead, injured or homeless and all structures and homes are destroyed with one exception — Paul Graves and his family — who end the day with everything they had at the beginning, their home, business and children.”
Affleck plays Paul Graves in the film and the story follows him and his family “in the days and months that follow as they come to terms with their fate and the stark contrast of their neighbors.”
"They watch helplessly as Marah tries to resurrect itself from the ruins and as their friends and neighbors begin to wonder,...
The story is set in Marah, Il, which is completely leveled. “Hundreds are dead, injured or homeless and all structures and homes are destroyed with one exception — Paul Graves and his family — who end the day with everything they had at the beginning, their home, business and children.”
Affleck plays Paul Graves in the film and the story follows him and his family “in the days and months that follow as they come to terms with their fate and the stark contrast of their neighbors.”
"They watch helplessly as Marah tries to resurrect itself from the ruins and as their friends and neighbors begin to wonder,...
- 10/21/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Ben Affleck has signed on to lead the feature adaptation of Falling to Earth, the novel by Kate Southwood. The project is in development at Bron Studios with Affleck attached to produce with Pearl Street Films partner Matt Damon as well as Bron’s Aaron L. Gilbert.
Eagle Eye co-scribe Hillary Seitz will adapt the screenplay. Released in 2013, the book is based on the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Set in Marah, Il, the plot centers on Paul Graves (Affleck), who was the only person who didn’t lose everything on the day of the storm. His family, his home and his business remained intact. A year later, he’s faced with resentment and hostility from the locals as the small town resurrects itself from tragedy.
Madison Ainley will serve as executive producer, while Garrick Dion and Solome Williams will oversee development for Bron.
Bron is...
Eagle Eye co-scribe Hillary Seitz will adapt the screenplay. Released in 2013, the book is based on the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Set in Marah, Il, the plot centers on Paul Graves (Affleck), who was the only person who didn’t lose everything on the day of the storm. His family, his home and his business remained intact. A year later, he’s faced with resentment and hostility from the locals as the small town resurrects itself from tragedy.
Madison Ainley will serve as executive producer, while Garrick Dion and Solome Williams will oversee development for Bron.
Bron is...
- 10/18/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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