In December, we’re releasing the 2016 Hit List, our compilation of the best year’s best spec scripts as voted on by industry professionals. In preparation for its release, we’re taking a look back at the 2012 Hit List writers — where they’ve been, and where they are today.
THE KEEPING ROOM
Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil War, three Southern women – two sisters and one African-American slave – must fight to defend their home and themselves from two rogue soldiers who have broken off from the fast-approaching Union Army.
Aussie thesp joins Civil War drama.
Replaces Olivia Wilde in project formerly titled “The Keeping Room”.
Is joined by Hailee Steinfeld and Nicole Behaire in period drama.
Logline: Three southern women defend their home from the Union army while their husbands are off fighting in the Civil War.
Logline: Three southern women defend their home from the Union army while their husbands are off fighting in the Civil War.
