Author Michael "The English Patient" Ondaatje's novel, "Coming Through Slaughter," a period piece focusing on the 'birth' of American jazz music, has been optioned by producer Paul "Police Academy" Maslansky.
The adapted screenplay for "Slaughter" is by Emmy nominee Mark Bailey.
Premise of Ondaatje's book, set in New Orleans, follows the life story of 'Bolden', a cornettist who was an influence on jazz greats the likes of Louis Armstrong.
Production partner for the upcoming film is Rome-based producer Lars Bloch...
The adapted screenplay for "Slaughter" is by Emmy nominee Mark Bailey.
Premise of Ondaatje's book, set in New Orleans, follows the life story of 'Bolden', a cornettist who was an influence on jazz greats the likes of Louis Armstrong.
Production partner for the upcoming film is Rome-based producer Lars Bloch...
