Gina Prince-Bythewood and Gugu Mbatha-Raw definitely complement each other in the filmmaking industry as evident by the hit movie Beyond the Lights. And the two are pairing up again, this time to bring this novel about one woman’s kidnapping in Haiti to the big screen.

The debut novel of Roxane Gay, An Untamed State, will be adapted for film by Prince-Bythewood along with Gay as co-writer, and producer Michael de Luca. It is sure to make a splash given the incredible story of resilience that Gay crafted. If you’re looking for a book to read, this is a good one to pick up as we await the production dates! Check out this review of the novel.

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