Israeli Actress Gal Gadot to Produce Film Adaptation of "Don't Feed the Lion"
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A novel co-written by Israeli anchor Yudit Levi and CNN's Bianna Golodryga, "Don't Feed the Lion," will be adapted into a film by FOX Entertainment Studios, with Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano producing. The book, about Jewish teens facing antisemitism in Chicago, has seen considerable success since its release. The adaptation comes amid a global rise in antisemitism, making its themes particularly relevant.
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- Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano will produce a film adaptation of "Don't Feed the Lion."
- The book was co-authored by Israeli anchor Yudit Levi and CNN's Bianna Golodryga.
- The novel focuses on Jewish teenagers confronting antisemitism in Chicago.
- The film adaptation is being produced by FOX Entertainment Studios.
- The project's release coincides with a global rise in antisemitism.
A young adult novel co-authored by Israeli news anchor Yudit Levi and CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga is set to be adapted into a major motion picture. FOX Entertainment Studios, in partnership with Moriah Media and Israeli actress Gal Gadot's production company Pilot Wave, announced the cinematic adaptation of their book "Don't Feed the Lion." The novel, which explores the experiences of three Jewish teenagers in Chicago confronting rising antisemitism, was initially released in English a year ago and later in Hebrew. It has achieved significant success, selling tens of thousands of copies, topping Amazon charts in children's Jewish literature, and appearing on the USA Today bestseller list.
Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano will serve as executive producers through their company Pilot Wave. Gadot, who recently departed from DC projects after "Wonder Woman 3" was shelved, is focusing on independent productions. Levi and Golodryga stated in a joint announcement that they wrote the book as Jewish mothers concerned about the world their children inhabit, expressing gratitude to FOX, Gadot, and Varsano for understanding the story's message.
The film adaptation arrives at a time of heightened global awareness of antisemitism, particularly following the events of October 7th, which spurred a wave of anti-Jewish incidents worldwide. Recent large-scale demonstrations by Jewish and pro-Israel groups in Philadelphia against anti-Israel protests targeting Jewish businesses underscore the timeliness of the book's themes.
While details regarding the cast, director, and filming schedule are yet to be released, the collaboration between FOX Entertainment Studios and Gadot's production company signals strong industry confidence in the project's potential. This venture adds a significant Hollywood production to Yudit Levi's resume, further establishing her presence beyond Israeli news broadcasting.
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