Shyamalan and Sparks Collaborate for New Project "Remain"
Heads up, folks! M. Night Shyamalan's latest tale is an intriguing supernatural love story that's set to unfold in two different forms — first as a book and then on the big screen. Dubbed Remain, this captivating saga has been teamed up with romance author Nicholas Sparks, known for hits like The Notebook and A Walk to Remember.
If this unconventional blend piques your curiosity, let's jog your memory. Way back in January, this peculiar partnership made headlines. The narrative revolves around a character named Tate Donovan, a troubled architect who's just been released from a psyche ward, following the tragic demise of his sister. Where's Tate heading now? Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he's hired to design a summer home for his bud. Eager to escape his dark past, Tate crosses paths with a mysterious woman named Wren, who unsettles his logical world and makes him question everything.
Interestingly, Shyamalan and Sparks have co-created the concept, but they'll each tell the tale in their specialized mediums; the book and the movie. A recent Instagram post by Shyamalan hints at more details on the film version coming soon. As for the film's cast, rumors have it that Jake Gyllenhaal is in negotiations to play the role of Tate, while Phoebe Dynevor has reportedly been approached for the part of Wren (however, this hasn't been officially confirmed yet).
You may wonder, are movies and books crossing paths often? Well, yes, but not exactly like this. With Shyamalan's recent fascination with thrillers, it's thrilling to anticipate how he'll draw off a mesmerizing tale as ambitious and peculiar as Remain.
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Sources:1. "Remain: M. Night Shyamalan & Nicholas Sparks collaborate on 'romantic supernatural' book based on Shyamalan's original film concept". Deadline, 10 January 2023.2. "M. Night Shyamalan spooks Instagram with 'Remain' 'mystery' movie announcement". The Independent, 23 February 2023.
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