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Evan Gershkovich memoir to be adapted for big screen by Conclave director
Edward Berger will direct story of Wall Street Journal reporter who was held in Russia on espionage charges for over a year
Edward Berger, whose topical papal thriller Conclave is nominated for 10 Oscars, is to direct a film version of the forthcoming memoir of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The deal, which has been struck with United Artists head Scott Stuber and Amazon MGM, also includes rights to Milman’s own book proposal. Berger’s previous feature, a remake of All Quiet on the Western Front, won seven Baftas, including best picture, and four Academy Awards.
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