Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to star in the indie drama “Veronika Decides to Die.”
Story centers on a severely depressed woman who rediscovers her will to live after learning that she has only days left due to the irreparable damage done to her heart as a result of her recent suicide attempt. Larry Gross and Roberta Hanley adapted the screenplay from Paulo Coelho’s novel. Emily Young (“Kiss of Life”) is set to direct the project; Kate Bosworth was previously attached to star. Sriram Das is producing. Gellar was recently seen in ThinkFilm’s “The Air I Breathe” and can soon be seen in the Yari Film Group romantic thriller “Possession.”Gellar in talks for ‘Veronika’
Actress in negotiations to star in indie drama