Cross Creek Pictures Buys ‘The Sessions,’ Screenplay About Miles Davis and Rudy Van Gelder, From Former Paramount Executive Tom 8. Hayes (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor Cross Creek Pictures has acquired “The Sessions,” a new screenplay from writer and former Paramount Pictures executive Tom 8.
Hayes. The screenplay is based on true events, telling a storyset amidst the New York City jazz scene of the mid-1950s. It focuses on the relationship between musical genius Miles Davis and the retiring Jewish optometrist-turned-sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder, the pioneering creator of new recording methods.
According to the official description, “in one of the most remarkable feats in music history, the pair overcame the record label, the New York City mob and the siren call of booze, drugs and women, to produce four breakthrough albums in just three recording sessions – an unprecedented accomplishment that changed the music industry forever. ” Cross Creek Pictures partner David Hosler spearheaded the deal and will produce the picture.
The team is currently in the process of meeting potential directors and plans to begin filming in early 2024. “We are incredibly excited about acquiring Tom 8.
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