Gina Prince-Bythewood To Direct Minnie Schedeen’s Short Story ‘Exoplanet’ For MGM

Deadline is reporting that Gina Prince-Bythewood is attached to direct Minnie Schedeen’s short story Exoplanet for MGM. Matt Tolmach (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Venom, Morbius) and David Manpearl are attached to produce for Matt Tolmach Productions. Schedeen will adapt her short story for the screen.

The logline is being kept under wraps, but the site says it’s an elevated sci-fi thriller.

“I am so thrilled to be reuniting again with Gina Prince-Bythewood. The opportunity to work with her on Love and Basketball was an incredible experience and to have a chance to work with her again is hugely exciting,” said Michael De Luca, MGM’s Film Group chairman.

“We are so happy to welcome Gina to the MGM family, along with Minnie, Matt and David,” said Pamela Abdy, MGM’s Film Group president.