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Universal Secures Film Rights for Feminist Play Adaptation

7/18/2025

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Universal has secured the film rights to the acclaimed play "John Proctor Is the Villain," brought to life by Tina Fey and Marc Platt. Playwright Kimberly Belflower will adapt this poignant tale of high school girls in Georgia grappling with feminism and the #MeToo movement, with Sadie Sink stepping in as executive producer. The play continues its run until August 31.

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Universal has secured the film rights to the acclaimed play "John Proctor Is the Villain," brought to life by Tina Fey and Marc Platt. Playwright Kimberly Belflower will adapt this poignant tale of high school girls in Georgia grappling with feminism and the #MeToo movement, with Sadie Sink stepping in as executive producer. The play continues its run until August 31.