“The Notebook” author Nicholas Sparks has signed a deal with Universal, will produce three feature films for the studio along with anonymous content; First adaptation of his novel “The Wish”.

# 1 New York Times Bestseller by Nicholas Sparks (Laptop computer) He has signed an agreement with Universal Pictures for the first type of product, under which he will have three feature films for the studio with anonymous content.

The films will be based on Sparks’ latest novels, the first of which is his 2021 hit. Wish– A story about the long-term legacy of first love and the decisions that upset us forever. Zack Hayden will film the big-screen adaptation for Anonymous Content, under the supervision of CEO Dawn Olmstead and CCO David Levine, Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator Teresa Park, and Vice President of Production for Sparks. Universal Pictures, Barry Page.

“Nick Sparks’ thrilling novels have been culture favorites, with strong characters and strong themes that make them ideal for film adaptation,” said Peter Kramer, president of Universal Pictures. “We are honored to work with Nick, Teresa and Anonymous Content on these new films that we know will build on their successful track record and captivate audiences around the world.

“Nicholas Sparks has given us more than twenty novels and nearly as many films, each of which cleverly evokes every possible human emotion,” said Olmsted. “On the page and on the screen, it pushes readers and viewers to delve deeper into the lives of these characters and, more than ever, we need these stories and are so connected to their love, their family, their struggles and their resilience. We look forward to working with her, Teresa and the Universal team to bring these epic love stories to the public. “

“An author couldn’t ask for better anonymous content production partners whose taste and track record of award-winning movies and TV shows are undeniable,” added Sparks. “Zack, David and Downey are as smart and sophisticated as they are. Also, it has always been my dream to have my film adaptations at Universal Pictures – they are truly the gold standard, famous for all kinds of high quality dramas. As for longtime executives Donna Langley and Peter Kramer, their class, reputation and success speak for themselves. “

Sparks is an international bestselling author with over 105 million books sold in 23 titles, published in more than 50 languages. To date, he has adapted eleven feature films, including choiceYouit is the longest walk, the best of me, shelter, Ი luck, roast in the bottle, walk reminder, Laptop computer, Nights in a trailer, dear John Y Ბ The last song, making him the second most adapted living author, every book he published made it to the New York Times bestseller list. The cumulative worldwide revenues of films based on his novels exceed three-quarters of a billion dollars.

Sparks wrote his first novel, Laptop computerAt the age of 28 for six months. The 23rd novel of her, Dreamlandwill be released in September this year. Broadway musical adaptation of the classic Sparks Laptop computer It is currently developed by award-winning producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, with music and lyrics written by Ingrid Mickelson and Becca Brunstetter.

Literary agent and co-founder of Park & ​​Fine Literary and Media in New York, Park is also the director of Per Capita Productions. He previously worked with Sparks on features the best of me (Relativity, 2014), the longest walk (Fox 2000, 2015) and choice (Lionsgate, 2016), everything is based on his novels. The park just created an A24 image of Kogonada after young, which premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and won the Alfred P. Sloan Award at Sundance 2022; And Luca Guadanino’s first functions in the United States bones and all, which was acquired by MGM. He is also an executive producer of the popular Apple TV + anthology series. roarAs well as the upcoming Amazon series. emigrantsDirected by Lulu Wang, Per Capita’s film and television projects in various stages of development include the thriller YA Acceleration; cartographers, With the screenwriter and director Vena Sud and FilmNation; And a series based on the memoirs of Joel Costman, the keys to the city.

Anonymous Content is a production and management company with a diverse roster of writers, directors, actors and comedians. The media company’s recent releases include a science fiction drama by Benjamin Claire Გ Song by Ed For Apple TV +; Post-September 11 Netflix drama costs, with Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan and Stanley Tuch; With Tom McCarthy Matt Damon Still water For focus functions; and George Clooney the midnight sky for Netflix. Alongside the company is Gart Davis’ sci-fi thriller. enemyWith Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre, it will be distributed by Amazon.

Sparks is represented by Howie Sanders, Media Manager for Anonymous Content, as well as Park & ​​Fine Literary and Media and Scott Schwimer Esq.