Gal Gadot to back Fidel Castro journalism drama, may star too

Press Trust of India  |  Los Angeles 

"Wonder Woman" star has been roped in to produce a based on Peter Kornbluh's Politico article "'My Dearest Fidel': An Journalist's Secret Liaison With Castro".

The 33-year-old may also feature in the film, Variety reported.

"Narcos" co-creator will pen the adaptation of Kornbluh's article.

studios has acquired the movie rights for on behalf of Entertainment through her exclusive deal. Kroll has partnered with and Varsano in developing the material.

Kroll and Varsano will co-produce.

The reportage chronicles the previously untold story of how engaged in what Kornbluh described as "intimate diplomacy" with Castro.

Howard was the network's first full-time female and became a key asset in the establishment of a top-secret channel between and to discuss reconciliation after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Howard died in 1965 due to an overdose of painkillers.

Talking about joining the project, said, "When I first read Peter's article, I was entranced by his thrilling account of a complicated, fascinating woman in the midst of a high-stakes, real-life drama.

"I knew immediately that I had to be involved creatively with telling Lisa Howard's story, and am thrilled to be producing this with Sue."

Kroll added, "I'm so excited to bring this story to life with great creative partners in Gal, Jaron, Peter, and Chris. This is a remarkable true story, anchored by an incredible woman, and lends itself to a dramatic and thrilling cinematic experience."

Currenly, Kornbluh is a of US-Cuban relations at the in DC.

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First Published: Thu, May 24 2018. 13:15 IST