FOX Buys ADAM & EVA Drama from Marc Platt & DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Steven Levenson

Deadline reports that FOX has given a script commitment plus penalty to ADAM & EVA, described as a "modern-day Adam and Eve" story based on a Dutch television series. The project is from Tony winner Steven Levenson (DEAR EVAN HANSEN) and LA LA LAND producer Marc Platt, as well as Scripted World and 20th Century FOX TV.

Penned by Levenson, the story will center on "Adam and Eva, two unique souls in New York City drawn together by fate. Both struggle with feelings of isolation heightened by living in a city with 8.5 million people."

The project marks a reunion for Levenson and Platt. Levenson is currently writing the book for Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig's upcoming movie musical which will be produced by Platt. In addition, Levenson penned the book for the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, which stars Platt's talented son, Ben. The writer picked up a Tony Award back in June.

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