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M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks join forces on 'Remain' novel and film

M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks join forces on 'Remain' novel and film

Summary

M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks have teamed up to create a new story called "Remain," which will be both a novel and a movie. The story features an architect named Tate Donovan who faces life changes after meeting a young woman named Wren. The novel is available now, and the movie is set to be released next October.

Key Facts

  • M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks developed the story "Remain" together.
  • "Remain" will be both a novel and a film, with the novel already released.
  • The story follows a successful architect, Tate Donovan, who meets a woman named Wren that changes his outlook on life.
  • Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the movie as Tate Donovan, and Phoebe Dynevor plays Wren.
  • The plot involves elements of both romance and the supernatural.
  • The film version of "Remain" will be in theaters in October 2026.
  • Shyamalan and Sparks created different backstories for the characters in the novel and the film.
  • This is Sparks' 26th book and 25th novel.

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