Universal Plots French Quarter-Set Adaptation Of ‘Phantom Of The Opera;’ Studio Buys John Fusco Spec, Harvey Mason Jr, John Legend & Mike Jackson Producing
EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has acquired the John Fusco spec script Phantom, a package that includes producers Harvey Mason Jr of Harvey Mason Media, and John Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co producing partner Mike Jackson. Pic will be an adaptation of the 1910 Gaston Leroux novel Phantom of the Opera, set in contemporary New Orleans.