Roman Polanski Working on Film Adaptation of Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE

According to director Roman Polanski's wife, Emmanuelle Seigner, the famed director is currently working on a film adaptation of Yasmina Reza's play, GOD OF CARNAGE, currently appearing on Broadway. Seigner spoke with the French issue of Elle Magazine, revealing that Polanski is currently working on the script while on house arrest in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Seigner said in the article that Reza is a close friend and has provided comfort during Polanski's legal battle. Seigner and Reza recently worked together on Reza's film, "Chicas," an adaptation of Reza's play, "Une Piece Espagnole."

To read the full article from Elle Magazine, click here.

After receiving rave reviews in London, GOD OF CARNAGE opened on Broadway March 22, 2009 to unanimous praise. The Yasmina Reza comedy won the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (Matthew Warchus). GOD OF CARNAGE also won the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

GOD OF CARNAGE is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.

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