Marissa Jade’s ‘Destiny: Queen of Thieves’ in the Works as Movie

[Alex Murphy]

Marissa Jade’s comic book “Destiny: Queen of Thieves” is in development as a movie with Ken Barbet directing, Variety has learned exclusively.

Erik Sudberg has signed on to write the script. Jeffrey D. Erb of Framelight Productions will produce the film. Sudberg’s credits include “Behind the Stars: The Bernie Brillstein Story” and the thriller “Red Sequin.”

Jade gained notice as a regular on the sixth and final season of VH-1’s “Mob Wives” and via publication of IDW Media’s “Destiny: Queen of Thieves,” based her look and attitude. She has also appeared on shows including “Gossip Girl,” “The Good Wife,” and “Law & Order,” as well as movies like “Elf.”

Marissa Jade’s ‘Destiny: Queen of Thieves’ in the Works as Movie