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The Columbia Pictures project is being developed as
a starring vehicle for Kirsten Dunst, but no deal
is in place with the actress.
Set in London during the 1860s, the story centres
on a 19-year-old prostitute named Sugar. Her yearning
for a better life begins to become a reality when
she finds herself the secret mistress of a member
of a powerful London family.
'Even though it's a Victorian novel, it has a contemporary
sensibility', said Laura Ziskin, who will produce
the film. 'It's about a woman who is in many ways
ahead of her time. It's a very surprising, very triumphant
and very sexy story'.
No writer has yet come on board to adapt the novel,
but a scribe is expected shortly and will work closely
with Hanson to develop the script. Columbia optioned
the screen rights to the novel in October.
Hanson and his producing partner at Deuce Three Prods.,
Carol Fenelon, are currently developing two projects
at Warner Bros. Pictures: one based on crime author
George P. Pelecanos' book series about fictional Washington
detective Derek Strange; the other, 'Lucky You', a
drama set in the high-stakes world of professional
poker.
Hanson won an Oscar for writing with Brian Helgeland
the screenplay to 'L.A. Confidential', which he also
directed and produced.
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