As the United Artists bought the film rights to John Flanagan's fantasy series, it was reported that the "Crash" screenwriter has been persuaded to adapt and direct the first film.
- January 8, 2008
AceShowbiz -
United Artists has bought the film rights to children's literature series "Ranger's Apprentice". According to Hollywood Reporter, the studio has paid seven figures to option the rights over the fantasy series written by an Australian author, John Flanagan.
Further, it was reported that the studio is approaching the Academy Award winning writer of "Crash", Paul Haggis, to adapt and direct the first film of the series. Allegedly, the first film will be made based on the first of seven books, The Ruins of Gorlan which was being published in the United States in 2005.
Meanwhile, the "Ranger's Apprentice" series themselves follows the adventures of Will and his Ranger master, Halt as the two of them attempt to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors and threats. Will, the Ranger for Seacliff, actually is a small orphan who is chosen by Halt to become one of the Ranger Corps.
