Scythe (movie)

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***Scythe*** is an upcoming movie adaptation of the novel, *Scythe* by Neal Shusterman. It is currently in development with Universal, and Amblin Entertainment. Neal Shusterman is involved in the project as a producer.

As of January 2020, Sera Gamble *(Supernatural, The Magicians, You)* was writing the script. However she is not part of the project anymore, Neal announced in April 2020, that they were looking for a new writer.

In September 2020, it was announced that screenwriter and director Gary Dauberman *(It, Annabelle)* was adapting the film, and writing the new draft.

In November 2022, it was reported that the script was in the works with a new writer. It was revealed the script has gone through several different drafts. Steven Spielberg is personally managing the project. The movie is being produced under Amblin Entertainment, a company Spielberg owns and runs.

As of January 2023, the project is still in development.

As of April 2023, Josh Cambell and Matt Stuecken *(10 Cloverfield Lane)* are attached to the screenplay.

## Trivia

* Neal would want Helen Mirren or Meryl Streep to play Scythe Curie, and Sir Ian McKellen as Scythe Faraday. Thanks to a fan video of Julianne Moore as Scythe Curie he now thinks she would also be a good choice.
* Neal would love to be the voice of the Thunderhead.
* For Scythe Goddard Neal said he has considered Benedict Cumberbatch. After fans posted Oscar Isaac as Goddard he thinks he is a really good choice for the role.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Scythe is now in development as a feature film with Universal and Amblin." Neal Shusterman 2020 Reddit AMA
2. ↑ "I’m involved as a producer. I get to read drafts of the script and comment, and when it actually goes into production, I’ll get to be on the set -- but my involvement will really depend on the director, and how much he or she wants me involved. But I’d love to be as involved as possible!" Neal Shusterman on 2021 Reddit AMA
3. ↑ "SCYTHE is in development with Universal, with Sera Gamble (Supernatural, The Magicians, You) writing the script!" Neal Shusterman on Facebook
4. ↑ Neal Shusterman's Shustermania September 2020 newsletter
5. ↑ Neal Shusterman's Shustermania December 2020 newsletter
6. ↑ "The script is in the works; it’s in the same situation but with a new writer this time and they’ve gone through several different drafts. They have a new writer, and Steven Spielberg is personally shepherding the project. The fact that even Spielberg knows the book and is excited about the book and wants to do it is like a personal dream of mine." Neal Shusterman's interview with Off Colour
7. ↑ Neal Shusterman on TikTok
8. ↑ Scythe - IMDbPro
9. ↑ "But I want Helen Mirren or Meryl Streep to play Scythe Curie." Neal Shusterman 2020 Reddit AMA
10. ↑ "I try to never “cast” the movie versions. But yeah, Sir Ian McKellan, against either Meryl Streep or Helen Mirren as Scythe Curie." Neal Shusterman 2021 Reddit AMA
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mysterious Galaxy Virtual Event: Author Neal Shusterman and family discussing GLEANINGS
12. ↑ "I would love to be the voice of the Thunderhead." Neal Shusterman 2020 Reddit AMA