Weinstein Co. Nabs TV Rights to New York Times Bestseller 'The Hour of Peril'

By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.coom) - The Weinstein Co. has purchased television rights to Daniel Stashower's New York Times bestseller, "The Hour of Peril." Project is currently eyed as a historical thriller and TV miniseries, with Brendan Deneen and Charles Spicer attached to executive produce for Macmillan Films. "Daniel Stashower's 'The Hour of Peril' is an untold and landmark moment in American history, with the suspense and fervor of a crime thriller, which will make for immensely captivating television," TWC's television president Meryl Poster said in a statement. ...



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