Jamie Lee Curtis Partnering With Blumhouse to Turn Lizzie Johnson's Novel 'Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire' to the Screen
Jamie Lee Curtis is working with Blumhouse to adapt Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire for the screen.
Jamie Lee Curtis is back at it again. After her brilliant performance in the hit film Everything Everywhere All At Once, the actress and icon is taking on new and exciting challenges.
According to an exclusive with Deadline, the star is partnering with Blumhouse in order to develop the book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire into a movie. The book was written by Lizzie Johnson. It is a touching and powerful first hand recollection of the incredibly deadly wildfire, California's Camp Fire.
California's Camp Fire was the deadliest wildfire to be seen in a century. The recollection alone gives a powerful warning about the troubles the world faces in regards to climate change. In making the novel into a film, the team is striving to get this important message to as many people as possible. Curtis herself reflected:
"As a lifelong Californian I watched with profound sadness the ferocity and destruction of the Camp fire that consumed Paradise, California."
"When I heard Lizzie Johnson on NPR, and then read her amazing book, I knew that I wanted to be able to turn this story into a film and explore the human elements, tragedies and bravery that only a film can do. I'm gratified that my partners at Blumhouse agreed."
This story is not only important; it is personal. With the heart and compassion going into this screen adaptation, we are certain it will become an incredible and important film.
We will keep you up to date on any new information on Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire as it comes to light.
