British film and TV director Philip Barantini is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of the Dennis Lehane thriller short story ‘A Bostonian’. The story, set in the world of antique dealers and estate sales, follows Nathaniel Dodson, a rare book owner who collects rejection letters due to his mother abandoning him as a child.
Barantini, known for directing the drama thriller ‘Accused’ for Netflix, will also executive produce the adaptation. The project is being developed by Kamala Films, with Damien Ober adapting Lehane’s short story. Lehane, the author of ‘Shutter Island’ and ‘Mystic River’, will serve as an executive producer on the film.
‘A Bostonian’ delves into the mystery surrounding Dodson’s rumored possession of a rare first copy of ‘Tamerlane and Other Poems’ by A Bostonian (aka Edgar Allen Poe). The plot thickens as a mysterious woman claiming to be his long-lost sister enters his life, leading to a series of unexpected revelations.
Barantini’s recent success with ‘Boiling Point’, which received four BAFTA nominations in 2022, has solidified his reputation as a talented director. His upcoming project, a four-part crime drama titled ‘Adolescence’, is set to be released on Netflix.
With a compelling storyline and a talented director at the helm, ‘A Bostonian’ promises to be a captivating adaptation that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.