Hi everyone! And a happy Fourth of July Weekend to everyone in the States.
I’m back from an amazing tour for UNCOMMON CRIMINALS. It was so much fun talking to everyone who came out to get their books signed. The stores were so supportive and most of them still have a ton of autographed copies of all of my books, so if you’re in the market for a signed copy, call around. I bet you can find one and get it shipped to you!
Of course, a huge part of tour is always doing Q&A with the crowds that came out. And, of course, at every single stop, someone would ask if either Heist Society or Gallagher Girls were going to become a movie. And at every single stop I had to say that there really was no news that I could discuss.
Well…then everything changed with these words from The Hollywood Reporter.
Drew Barrymore to Produce and Direct Young-Adult Thriller ‘Heist Society’ (Exclusive)
That’s the headline that someone emailed me late Thursday and, with that, everything got kind of crazy. (read the full article here.)
As I’ve said many, many, many times before, authors have no role in the movie making process. I have spoken with the producers a couple of times but not in many, many months. So while I knew they were in discussions with Drew Barrymore to become involved in the process I wasn’t sure it was official.
The next morning I was on the phone with Amy from MTV’s Hollywood Crush, chatting about the news. (Read the full interview here.) Over the course of the day I got dozens of messages via email and twitter from people wishing me well.
I really wish I had more news to share, but right now I honestly don’t. As I told MTV, I haven’t spoken with the producers, the studio, or Drew. I don’t know how the script is looking or if they anticipate moving forward with casting or anything in the near future.
What I DO know is this: the project appears to still be alive! (Yay!) But it takes SO MANY things to fall into place for a movie to actually be made, that , while this news is exciting, it doesn’t mean that we for sure will see a Heist Society movie.
All I know is that people are working hard and still enjoying the project, and I’m very, very grateful for that.
Thanks for the kind words and well wishes and, again, have a happy holiday weekend.
-Ally
ps: if you want to know about the Gallagher Girls becoming a movie, check out the FAQ page of this site.
Brittany says
April 13, 2012 at 7:57 pmWhy am I just now hearing about this?! I can’t wait for it to come out! Excited is an undertatement.
GallagherGirl_Blackthorne Boy says
May 3, 2012 at 2:52 pmOh My Freaking Gosh.! I think I’d like to play Bex ’cause I’m similar to her…but then again, Cammie has Zach…..(sighs) but then Bex has Grant….but Zach is better than Grant…grrr…..I’ll stick with Bex. LOL. Ha Ha.
Alex says
June 1, 2012 at 6:29 pmi really hope you make the movie i was wondering are any of the gallagher girls books becoming a movie i would totaly watch it – Good Luck on the books
Anna says
June 24, 2012 at 5:41 amHi! I’m Ana. I’m spanish and now I read the book the Heist Society, in spanish Ladrona con clase, and it’s a very very very good book. I hope that I will see the movie. It’a a great idea and also I like be an actor. Now I’m hopping that the next book of Heist Society.
Kisses. Ana.
GallagherGirl_BlackthorneBoy says
June 25, 2012 at 4:01 pmYay!. So excited for Heist Movie. Gallagher Girls would make a totally awesome movie too.
Reading through the comments, some which say for Gallagher Girls, that Zach is blonde, I’m pretty sure he’s got dark hair. Yeah he does. ;). So excited for Heist Movie. I hope they work hard to make it amazing (not that they don’t or anything), because Stormbreaker (Alex Rider Novel) and Eragon (Inheritance Cycle Novel), and one of my many favourite books, and though I enjoyed the movie, it seemed to be a miss-hit and a sorta flop. I hope they don’t do that in Heist Society, as if they did a sequel it would be double amazing. ;). Ally rocks.!
Amanda says
September 17, 2012 at 12:32 pmOMG OMG!!!! This is the the BEST DAY EVER!!!!!!! I REALLY hope this doesnt turn out like the PJO movie!
Ann Nguyen says
September 25, 2012 at 7:23 pmomigosh ally i love your books and even if my parents dont let me go to your tours to get a book signed, i hope your books become a movie. that would be epic! i would beg them on my knees to let me watch it with my friends!!!!!:D
Henna says
October 1, 2012 at 4:24 pmI am oficially and totally all siched about this mere yet gr8 news its fefinitly made my day thanx Ally !!!!!!
panca says
October 14, 2012 at 6:33 pmwow!!
so, it’s true that HS will gonna be movie??
i can’t wait !!!
well what about GG? there’s so many trailer in YT about GG movie, it’s that true??
i hope it’s true..
kay says
November 14, 2012 at 6:12 pmi would love to see the gg series in a movie and hope maybe if this all goes welll u could conceder iut ist woulod mean a lot thanks for beeing such an awesome righter
Gallaghergirlz says
February 24, 2013 at 12:26 amPlzz update us on the Gallagher girls movie!!! Is it going to be made???
panca says
March 4, 2013 at 8:34 amohh.. there’s so many trailer of all your book, gallagher girl and even heist society..
and i really wanna see it real!! i love your book and i wanna see if it can be real.
hope Mrs. Drew or everyone out there make the movie and i can’t wait to see..
Dawn says
April 16, 2013 at 3:48 pmThis is amazing and I’m really looking forward to the film, but why aren’t they making one of the Gallagher Girls? In my mind they are much more exciting, much more loved by the public, and much more ready for a film. PLEASE MAKE THE GALLAGHER GIRLS COME TO LIFE FOR ME!! (and hire a hot actor for Zach)
teacupgirl says
March 14, 2014 at 11:07 pmi meant one instead of on OPPS
fire breather says
March 14, 2014 at 11:20 pmi have to get an acting job fast so when i read this book i thought i could play earthier girl is i just got the chance ( of course i would rather play kat she is the coolest ) i’m a good actor i’m not just saying that i’m good i have worked really hard and i have taken class after class and i think i’m ready i can get into character fast and it only take like two minuets to cry on call i’m young but i can make my self look older if needed i would very much appreciate if some would give me this in formation by commenting me back i’m good just need this list of info and a shot
* when and were they have auditions
*what age group there looking for like what age and up
that’s all i need if anyone can help me i would appreciate it thanks from: fire breather
fire breather says
March 15, 2014 at 8:19 pmwhen and where are the addictions and how old do they want the characters? i need to know i have a deadline