‘The River Why’…As a Movie?
I’m not sure if I ever imagined it as a film, but one of my favorite books of all time is about to be made into a movie. Have any of you ever read David James Duncan’s The River Why? If not, add it to your nightstand or wish list immediately.
The decision to adapt this novel for the big screen must have been, at least in part, due to the moderate success of Into the Wild. Although they are very different stories, both follow a man as he explores his life through nature. Without giving too much away, I can report that The River Why ends on a far happier note than Into the Wild.
So far, there is only a very basic site for the movie, which is currently under construction. And although casting hasn’t been announced, rumor has it that Zach Gilford (QB1 Saracen on Friday Night Lights) is set to play the lead. That just might work…