'Happy Endings' Duo to Adapt 'Sexcastle' for Fox, Russo Brothers (Exclusive)
May 02, 2016 12:31pm PT by Tatiana Siegel
Daniel and Matthew Libman, whose TV credits also include 'Bad Teacher' and 'Marry Me,' will tackle the 'Kingsman'-esque property.
Fox has tapped Happy Endings writing duo Daniel and Matthew Libman to adapt Kyle Starks graphic novel Sexcastle.
In January, Fox acquired the Kingsman-esque property, which is being produced by Captain America: Civil War helmers Anthony and Joe Russo.
The story follows the the former greatest assassin in the world who leaves the killing business to retire to a small town only to be pulled back in.
Kyle Newacheck is attached to direct, and Blake Anderson is onboard to play the title character, Shane Sexcastle. Anderson and Newacheck, who work together on Comedy Centrals Workaholics, also will serve as producers.
Foxs Daria Cercek is overseeing Sexcastle for the studio, while Mike Larocca is shepherding for the Russo brothers Getaway Productions.
The Libmans TV credits include Bad Teacher, Marry Me and Dr. Ken.They are repped by UTA and attorney Ken Richman.
