Apeirogon Movie: What We Know


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Apeirogon by Colum McCann, a book that was published in February 2020, is being adapted into a movie. For all the details about this upcoming book to film adaptation, here’s what we know about the Apeirogon movie:

What’s it about? What’s the plot?

From Wikipedia: “The story follows two real life figures: Rami Elhanan, an Israeli graphic designer, and Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian scholar and previous political prisoner. Consisting of 1001 short sections, the two central figures bond over the untimely deaths of their respective daughters.”

What format will it be? Will the Apeirogon adaptation be a Movie or a Series?

It’s planned as a feature movie.

Who’s behind it?

Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment has acquired the film rights to the book.

From author Colum McCann: “Steven Spielberg and his company have always operated at the cutting edge of storytelling. Their work is fueled by a deep moral concern. They go to the core of the issues of our day. I’m delighted that the story of Rami and Bassam will be in their hands. The word ‘apeirogon’ means a shape with a countably infinite number of sides, and if anyone can capture the near-infinite shades and nuances of our times, it is the team at Amblin.”

What’s the status of the Apeirogon adaptation?

The adaptation is currently early in its development.

Who’s in the cast?

No casting details have been released yet.

See the full cast (when available) on IMDB.

When will it be released?

Currently unknown.

Is there a trailer or teaser available?

Not yet! Stay tuned.


Apeirogon Movie Development Timeline

February 11, 2020 Amblin Nabs Israeli-Palestinian Friendship Novel ‘Apeirogon’

February 25, 2020 Apeirogon (novel) is released.

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