Julia Roberts is set to star in the film adaptation of Katy Hays’ upcoming novel, “Home Economics”. The project is being developed by Sony’s 3000 Pictures, which has secured the rights to the book. Roberts will also take on the role of producer alongside Lisa Roberts Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films company.
Production Team and Creative Involvement
Marc Platt will produce the film through Marc Platt Productions. Hays herself is adapting her novel for the screen and will serve as an executive producer. Additional executive producers include Marielle Heller and Leah Holzer.
About the Novel
The book’s synopsis and the specifics of the film plot are currently under wraps. However, it has already garnered significant interest, selling in a competitive auction to Pamela Dorman Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House’s Viking, with plans for publication in 2027. The novel has also been sold in 11 international territories, demonstrating its global appeal.
Key Players in the Development
- Julia Roberts: Leading actress and producer.
- Katy Hays: Author, adapter, and executive producer.
- Marc Platt: Producer.
- Marielle Heller and Leah Holzer: Executive producers.
- Jake Bauman: Facilitated the project acquisitions at Sony.
- Elizabeth Gabler and Aislinn Dunster: Oversight for 3000 Pictures.
Roberts was last seen in the Amazon MGM Studios film “After the Hunt” and is expected to appear next in “Panic Carefully” for Warner Bros. Katy Hays is a New York Times bestselling author, known for her debut novel “The Cloister” and her current title “Saltwater,” which is also on the New York Times bestseller list.
Representation
- Julia Roberts and Red Om Films: Represented by CAA and Hirsch Wallerstein.
- Marc Platt: Represented by 42 West and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
- Katy Hays: Represented for publishing by Elisabeth Weed and The Book Group; for film and television by CAA.
The collaboration between these talented professionals highlights the exciting potential of “Home Economics” as it prepares to transition from page to screen.
