T.J. Newman's first two books, 'Falling' and 'Drowning,' ignited Hollywood bidding wars. Her new novel, 'Worst Case Scenario,' is sure to do the same.
The hottest new action writer in Hollywood is no dude, it’s T.J. Newman taking center stage in a genre dominated by dudes. And this is her very first script, an adaptation of her 2021 novel, “Falling,” the national bestseller that spurred a bidding war between major studios and producers including Jason Bateman, Matt Reeves, Neal Moritz and Jerry Bruckheimer, with Universal winning out. Her second novel, “Drowning,” also with Avid as part of a two-book deal, was another bestseller.
That’s an ideal situation ‘cause we were able to surprise everybody and present it.” After listening to numerous screenwriters pitch adaptations of “Falling,” Salerno and Newman opted for the author to write it herself. “Not every novelist can make the transition to screenwriter,” says Salerno, whose writing credits include “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Armageddon” and “Savages” and three upcoming “Avatar” sequels. “It’s like a different language. She writes incredibly cinematically.
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