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Anna Camp to Star in and Executive Produce Thriller “Serpent” – A New Adaptation of Warren Adler’s Novel
6/4/2026, 1:09:28 AM
Anna Camp Leads the Film Adaptation
Anna Camp, noted for the *Pitch Perfect* series and *Scream 7*, will star in and executive-produce *Serpent*, a psychological thriller adapted from Warren Adler’s novel *The Serpent’s Bite*. Thomas Marchese directs from a screenplay co-written with Jessub Flower. Adler Entertainment Trust and K7 Storytellers are producing.
Background & Context: Adler’s Literary Legacy
Warren Adler, author of the bestseller *The War of the Roses*, has had multiple works adapted for screen and stage. Adler Entertainment Trust, created to adapt his catalog, recently released *The Roses* starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, with a West End stage version planned for next year. *Serpent* extends the trust’s focus on turning Adler’s family-driven stories into modern thrillers.
Key Figures & Production Teams
Key personnel are Anna Camp (lead actress, executive producer), Thomas Marchese (director, co-writer), Jessub Flower (co-writer), Michael, Jonathan and Madeline Adler (executive producers, Adler Entertainment Trust), and Kelly Frazier (producer, K7 Storytellers). Camp’s representation includes Gersh, Authentic Management and Schreck Rose Dapello.
Plot Synopsis and Thematic Focus
*Serpent* follows an ambitious actress who joins her estranged father and troubled brother on a week-long trek through Wyoming’s harsh wilderness. The reunion quickly turns into savage violence and psychological warfare, exposing old resentments and bitter recriminations.
Why It Matters
The project illustrates Adler Entertainment Trust’s ongoing effort to bring Warren Adler’s novels to modern screens. By pairing a recognizable genre star, Anna Camp, with a director experienced in horror-thriller filmmaking, the adaptation aims to extend the trust’s recent success with *The Roses* and to reach audiences drawn to family-driven psychological suspense.
Official Statements & Responses
Michael and Jonathan Adler said the film explores “the fragile, often terrifying fault lines within family dynamics.” They added that Thomas Marchese’s directorial vision and Anna Camp’s depth will bring “that tension to life in a way that modern thriller audiences won’t forget.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The sources agree on the premise, creative team and producers. They do not reveal a release date, budget, additional cast or distribution plans, leaving those details unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Said Michael and Jonathan Adler told us, “Our father had an unparalleled gift for exposing the fragile, often terrifying fault lines within family dynamics.” — Michael Adler, Executive Producer, Adler Entertainment Trust
- “Our father had an unparalleled gift for exposing the fragile, often terrifying fault lines within family dynamics. With Thomas Marchese’s visceral directorial vision and Anna Camp’s incredible depth as an actor, Serpent is going to bring that tension to life in a way that modern thriller audiences won’t forget.” — Michael Adler, Executive Producer, Adler Entertainment Trust
What’s Next
Production is set to start later this year, with filming in Wyoming. Anna Camp will also appear in Angel Studios’ *Salt & Honey*. Adler Entertainment Trust’s upcoming projects include a West End staging of *The War of the Roses* in 2027.
