‘Gran Torino’ Producer Double Nickel Vincent Van Gogh’s Sister-In-Legislation In TV Collection – Deadline

Gran Torino producer Double Nickel Leisure is forging a restricted TV collection in regards to the lifetime of Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law Jo van Gogh-Bonger.

The indie has picked up the scripted and doc rights to Jo van Gogh-Bonger: The Lady Who Made Vincent Well-known and is co-operating with the Vincent van Gogh museum to inform van Gogh-Bonger’s story.

She was married to van Gogh’s brother Theo and, after husband Theo’s agonizing dying when she was simply 28, was left with no earnings, a new child child and lots of of van Gogh work. The artwork world at the moment scorned van Gogh’s work, however van Gogh-Bonger challenged it with dependable dedication and revealed her brother-in-law because the towering genius we all know at this time.

“We had been so impressed by Jo after we learn Hans’ e-book,” mentioned Double Nickel companions Adam Richman and Jenette Kahn, “We all know that audiences might be thrilled by this outstanding feminist story of ardour, love, and artwork.”

The collection comes after Double Nickel struck a cope with Dutch writer Prometheus. Additionally hooked up to the mission are Michael Taylor as co-executive producer and Russell Shorto as co-producer.

Double Nickel can be producing upcoming Amazon Studios pic The Burial starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones. Lately, the corporate has expanded its episodic slate in partnership with Sky Studios.