Actor Chris Hemsworth has optioned the film rights to Steve Earle's novel "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" says The Wrap.
The story tells the tale of Toby 'Doc' Ebersole who is haunted by the
ghost of country singer Hank Williams after his involvement in his
mysterious death in 1953. The story picks up a decade later in the red-light district of San
Antonio where Doc supports his morphine habit by performing illegal
medical procedures. Hank's ghost visits Doc frequently to offer unwanted
advice.
Benjamin Grayson penned the adapted script and will make his feature directorial
debut on the film
Hemsworth is slated to both
star in and produce the film along with Laura Bickford ("Traffic") .
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