Kimberly Belflower will adapt her hit play John Proctor is the Villain for the big screen. Tina Fey and Marc Platt will serve as producers, Sadie Sink " who was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Shelby in the play " will executive produce. Universal picked up the film rights to the play in a competitive battle, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
SOURCE: Theatrely at 02:15PM on July 18, 2025