Heavy Rain movie fast-tracked
NYPD Blue writer signed up for the film
NYPD Blue and Deadwood writer David Milch has been signed up to adapt Quantic Dream's unique thriller Heavy Rain from an interactive branching narrative into a linear film.
According to Variety the writer has joined the project which is being produced by Unique Features' Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne for Warner Bros. It has also emerged that Warner are fast-tracking the project.
Shaye said of Milch: "David Milch's incredible ability to transform intense and complex storylines into gripping, popular drama makes him the perfect partner for us to have on Heavy Rain."
Milch will begin his writing duties on the cinematic adaptation of Heavy Rain once he completes his work on new HBO TV series Luck.
