A fierce bidding war ensued for the rights to Cote’s story, ultimately won by Warner Bros. While no director is attached yet, it’s likely that a prominent name will step in to helm this intriguing project — though Roth might consider altering the ending.
Cote’s narrative revolves around a young woman who appears at a family’s doorstep a decade after their 18-year-old daughter vanished, claiming to be their long-lost child. The original post, titled “I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl So I Could Rob Her Family,” can be found on the r/nosleep subreddit.
Roth is among the most sought-after screenwriters, with accolades for works like The Insider, Munich, and Dune. His latest credit is for Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Meanwhile, Sweeney has become a Hollywood sensation since her breakout role in Euphoria, transitioning to feature films such as Anyone But You and an upcoming Christy Martin biopic.
