Per Variety, James Franco is in talks to direct and star in a biopic about Shel Silverstein.
Franco was apparently sparked by the drama and humor of Silverstein’s journey.
His work has been translated into over 30 languages and sold over 20 million copies.
The project is still in the earliest stages, but it will be adapted from Lisa Rogak’s book A Boy Named Shel and will follow Silverstein’s personal and professional struggles on his way to becoming an iconic author.