Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Chris Hemsworth Will "Never Get Out Of This World Alive"

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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