Legendary Television has exclusively secured the rights to adapt Anna Dorn's captivating novel, "Perfume & Pain," with the esteemed talent of Clea DuVall set to pen and helm the project, according to exclusive insights from Variety. This exhilarating tale unfolds as a seductive yet twisted character drama, revolving around a hopelessly romantic yet reckless lesbian novelist teetering on the brink of superstardom – and simultaneous self-destruction, depending on the whims of fate and the next pill she swallows. Astrid embarks on a journey to author her own salvation, a path leading to healing, genuine love, and triumphant success… before the vices that threaten to unravel her consume her completely.
Originally published in the United States on May 21st by Simon & Schuster, the book has garnered significant attention. The production is being shepherded by Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, renowned filmmakers under their Killer Films umbrella, known for their bold and unapologetic storytelling.
Dorn, a literary force to be reckoned with, boasts an impressive back catalog including "Exalted," "Bad Lawyer," and "Vagablonde," with her upcoming novel, "American Spirits," eagerly awaited by readers. Represented by Gersh and Sanford J. Greenburger Associates for her publishing endeavors, Dorn continues to captivate audiences with her incisive narratives.
DuVall, a multifaceted artist renowned for her work as an actress, writer, director, and producer, makes her mark on this adaptation. Her debut feature as a director, the indie comedy "The Intervention," which she also wrote, co-produced, and starred in alongside Natasha Lyonne and Jason Ritter, won the Special Jury Prize at the prestigious 2016 Sundance Film Festival. More recently, DuVall co-created and serves as an executive producer on the Fox animated series "HouseBroken," lending her voice to the show's vibrant characters. Her diverse credits also span the Amazon Freevee series "High School" and the romantic comedy "Happiest Season." Represented by UTA and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis, DuVall brings a unique vision to "Perfume & Pain."
Vachon and Koffler, co-founders of Killer Films since 1995, have a storied history of producing groundbreaking films like "Kids," "I Shot Andy Warhol," "Boys Don't Cry," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "One Hour Photo," "Beatriz at Dinner," and "Dark Waters." Their recent endeavors include the films "May December" and "Past Lives," as well as television series such as "Mildred Pierce" and "Halston," further solidifying their reputation as visionaries in the film and television industry.
