Taron Egerton will star in a film adaptation of Jordan Harper’s She Rides Shotgun, Variety reports.
Harper’s Edgar Award–winning thriller, published by Ecco in 2017, follows Nate, an ex-con trying to prevent his 11-year-old daughter from being murdered by a gang that he encountered while in prison. In a starred review, a critic for Kirkus wrote of the book, “For all the darkness and even ugliness displayed, the characters’ loyalty, love, and struggle for redemption grip the reader and don’t let go.”
Egerton, the Welsh actor known for his roles in films including Robin Hood and Rocketman, will play Nate in the movie, which is being produced for film companies Black Bear and Fifth Season.
Nick Rowland, who helmed the movies Calm With Horses and Floodlights, will direct the film, which will be written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (Stephanie, The Night House). Egerton is among the executive producers of the movie, which starts production next year.
“We are so excited to bring this adaptation of Jordan Harper’s hugely successful and completely gripping novel to the big screen,” producer Brad Weston told Variety. “Taron Egerton is a remarkable performer, and we are so excited to be working with Nick Rowland, who is going to bring a real depth to their relationship.”
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
