Permut Presentations & Merkaba Media Group Acquire ‘Nowhere Girl: A Memoir Of A Fugitive Childhood’
23.10.2023 - 20:39
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EXCLUSIVE: Permut Presentations and Merkaba Media Group have acquired the rights to Cheryl Diamond‘s Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood which follows the author’s true story of being born as a fugitive.
By the age of nine, Diamond had lived in more than a dozen countries, on five continents, under six assumed identities. She was home-schooled by her parents who were evading law enforcement and constantly on the run. While frequently changing identities and moving to different continents/countries was the norm for her growing up – as she got older, she began to realize that her life itself might be a big con. Surviving required her to escape from her family.
The team are currently exploring writers and directors as possibilities in adapting this story as a series.
Oscar nominated Hacksaw Ridge producer Permut tells us, “I was riveted by this gripping true story and feel Cheryl’s memoir has all the components of a unique and thrilling series offering a great role for a lead actress in the lead.”
Merkaba Media Group founder Paulina Michaels adds, “From the opening pages of the Nowhere Girl, I was utterly captivated. What struck me the most was the raw courage Cheryl displayed in sharing her life story. Her bravery didn’t just inspire me; it ignited a newfound strength within my own soul. I felt not only deeply touched but also fiercely empowered, realizing that stories like Cheryl’s have a truly singular transformative impact.”
This marks the first collaboration between Permut and Michaels. Permut Presentations Director of Development, Alex Astrachan will serve as co-producer.
Permut known for bringing true stories to either the big screen or TV. In addition to Oscar nominated Hacksaw Ridge, he has the
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