The story revolves around Lloyd McNeil, who has just learned he has months to live.
James Myers is overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
Dan Freedman negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio.
Will LeitchScott Duvall
Leitchis best known for founding the late sports website Deadspin.
He is a contributing editor atNew Yorkmagazine,a columnist for theWashington Postand a national correspondent for MLB.com.
He is the author of six books previously includingHow Lucky, which was nominated for an Edgar Award.
He is represented Mark Tavani at the David Black Agency and WME.
He is represented by Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
