Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer are set to star in a function movie drama primarily based on the true story of 1980s AIDS activist Ruth Coker Burks, a person with information of the venture tells TheWrap.
Tony Award-nominee Michael Arden will make his function directorial debut on the movie that’s being offered to consumers at this week’s European Film Market in Berlin. Arden will direct from a screenplay by Rebecca Pollock and Kas Graham.
Coker Burks, also referred to as the Cemetery Angel, is a former caregiver for AIDS victims and activist for AIDS consciousness from Arkansas who throughout the peak of the disaster within the 1980s gave up her wage with a purpose to home and even bury those that suffered from the illness. “The Book of Ruth” might be set throughout 1983 and heart on how a lady dedicated to her work, her religion and her household comes to coach herself about AIDS after her new neighbor (Bomer) seems to be a homosexual man fleeing New York City after his associate died from the illness.
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Scott LaStaiti, Dominic Tighe and Thomas Daley will produce “The Book of Ruth.” Cora Palfrey and Sarah Lebutsch are government producing, and manufacturing is predicted to start later this yr.
CAA will deal with North American gross sales for the movie at EFM, and Independent Film Sales will deal with the worldwide rights.
“It’s a great honor and privilege to tell this important story about the responsibility one human has to another, especially in a time of crisis. As a gay man, I feel that Ruth’s story of empathy in the face of great prejudice and adversary is one so needed in our modern time. It is vital for us to remember that we lost an entire generation to the AIDS epidemic and that so many people, including Ruth, sacrificed their own comfort, station and livelihood to help those in need during this plague. This is one of the finest scripts I have ever read, brimming with honesty and searing with social challenge. We have two of the finest actors imaginable on board in Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer. Their work across all media speaks for itself and their commitment to the inspiration of empathy and compassion is perfectly aligned with the message of this film,” Arden stated in an announcement.
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“We couldn’t be prouder and more excited by the incredible talent that are bringing this vital story to life. This female-led story tells us that out of the deepest darkness can come the brightest light and the work of Ruth Coker Burks is a constant reminder of all that is best about humanity. The story is ultimately filled with hope and love. Ruth and Matt will light up the screen with their exceptional abilities and in Michael Arden, a gay man who grew up in conservative Texas, we are lucky to have such a visionary director who brings authenticity to the film and a deep understanding of these characters and their community. We look forward to continuing to build upon this already prestigious package and casting a fine ensemble of actors,” the producers LaStaiti, Tighe and Daley stated in an announcement.
“We are delighted to work together with the talented cast and crew assembled on this immensely powerful story. ‘The Book of Ruth’ is taking a look at recent history, showing us what a person can achieve if they put their prejudices aside and do the right thing. It is a truly inspirational story that buyers and audiences undoubtedly will respond to,” Independent’s head of gross sales Sarah Lebutsch stated in an announcement.
Bomer stars on “The Sinner” and can subsequent be seen within the Netflix film adaptation of “The Boys in the Band.” Wilson was final seen on “His Dark Materials” on HBO and her final movie was “The Little Stranger” from 2018.
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Pollock and Graham’s 2019 script “Betty Ford” appeared on the…
