Scott Eastwood Takes "The Longest Ride"

THR reports that Scott Eastwood ("Texas Chainsaw 3D," "Fury") is joining the film adaptation of author Nicholas Sparks' latest novel "The Longest Ride".

The tome follows two couples - an elderly man who recounts his younger years with the love of his life, and a love affair between a college senior and a young cowboy (Eastwood) at a bull-riding event. The two couples, who have little in common, find their lives converging.

Craig Bolotin ("Black Rain," "Straight Talk") wrote the adapted screenplay for helmer  George Tillman Jr..

 Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey ("The Twilight Saga") are set to produce the film with Sparks, Theresa Park and Robert Teitel

The adaptation is due to hit theaters on April 3, 2015.