John Green, the author of “The Fault in Our Stars,” has signed a first look producing deal with Fox 2000, the company announced Tuesday.
Under the terms of the deal, Green will collaborate with Temple Hill Entertainment principals Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen on several projects.
Fox 2000 Pictures and Green first collaborated on “The Fault in Our Stars,” based upon Green’s acclaimed novel, which was produced by Temple Hill. The film became one of 2014’s biggest success stories, with a worldwide box office gross of more than $304 million.
“Paper Towns,” based on Green’s bestseller, is due in theaters July 24. Green is a producer on the comedy-drama, along with Bowen and Godfrey.
Green also wrote the novels “Looking for Alaska” and “An Abundance of Katherines.” He has been awarded the Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and the Edgar Award, among several other accolades. He has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize.
Green was selected by Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. With his brother, Hank Green, he is one half of the Vlogbrothers, one of the most popular online video projects in the world.
Temple Hill Entertainment was founded in 2006 by Godfrey and Bowen. Their films include the “Twilight” and “Maze Runner” franchises.
Green is repped by Writers House and UTA.
'The Fault in Our Stars' Premiere: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, John Green Hit the Red Carpet (Photos)
Stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, who play terminally ill lovers Hazel and Gus, respectively
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Author John Green
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Shailene Woodley poses with actress Laura Dern, who plays her mother in the teenage love story
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Director Josh Boone
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Photographer Arthur Elgort and actor Ansel Elgort at the after party at The Royalton Hotel
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Screenwriter Scott Neustadter, who also co-wrote "The Spectacular Now" and "500 Days of Summer"
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Shailene Woodley with actor Sam Trammell and Laura Dern
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Director Josh Boone with screenwriter Michael H. Weber
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Willem Dafoe, who plays author Peter Van Houten in the film
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Nat Wolff, who plays Isaac in the film
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Wyck Godfrey, producer of the movie
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Actress Laura Dern poses with Fox 2000 President Elizabeth Gabler and Fox 2000 Senior VP of Production, Erin Siminoff, during the premiere's after party
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Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay
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Film director Neil Burger ("Divergent")
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Singer-songwriter Birdy
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Nat Wolff with actress Margaret Qualley
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Comedian, actor and director Mike Birbiglia, who plays the head of Woodley and Elgort's support group in the film
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”The Fault in Our Stars,“ the adaptation of author John Green’s ode to true love, premiered in New York City on Monday night at the Ziegfeld Theater.
Stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, who play terminally ill lovers Hazel and Gus, respectively