Variety reports that James Patterson's upcoming novel "Private" will be adapted for a TV drama on CBS. Jason Cahill will write the adaptation. Cahill has written for "Fringe," "The Sopranos," "NYPD Blue" and "ER." Cahill will also serve as producer along with Brian Grazer, David Nevins and Patterson.
According to Digital Spy the main character of the upcoming "Private" novel is Jack Morgan, a former Marine and CIA agent. In the novel Morgan has his hands full. He takes over his father's private investigation and security business. He investigates a NFL gambling problem. He tries to track down the murder of 18 school girls and he also works on the murder of his best friend's wife.
Maxine Paetro co-authored "Private" with Patterson.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Patterson's "Private" Novel to be Adapted for TV
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