M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks Unite for Supernatural Romance Starring Jake Gyllenhaal

The acclaimed director and bestselling author collaborate on a dual project: a film and novel exploring a shared love story.

In an unprecedented collaboration, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and novelist Nicholas Sparks are joining forces to create a supernatural romantic thriller. The project will manifest as both a feature film, directed by Shyamalan and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and a novel penned by Sparks. While both works will center on the same narrative and characters, each will be uniquely tailored to its medium.

This venture marks Shyamalan’s first partnership with a high-profile author, promising a fresh blend of suspense and romance that fans of both creators eagerly anticipate. Gyllenhaal’s involvement adds further excitement, following his recent successes in projects like the “Road House” remake and the critically acclaimed limited series “Presumed Innocent.”

Nicholas Sparks, renowned for bestsellers such as “The Notebook” and “Dear John,” continues his streak of compelling storytelling with this new endeavor. His latest novel, “Counting Miracles,” released this fall, debuted at number one on The New York Times bestsellers list and is set to be adapted into a film by Amazon.

As of now, the distribution details for Shyamalan’s film are pending, despite his existing first-look deal with Warner Bros. Theresa Park and Marc Bienstock are slated to produce, with Sparks serving as executive producer.

This collaboration between Shyamalan and Sparks represents a fusion of their distinct storytelling styles, offering audiences a unique experience that intertwines suspense with heartfelt romance.