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Skydance Sports Developing John Grisham’s ‘Playing For Pizza’ For Film; Jason Moore To Direct From Nick Santora Script

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Skydance Sports taps director Jason Moore and writer Nick Santora to adapt John Grisham's football-themed novel 'Playing for Pizza' for the big screen.
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  • Grisham's 2007 novel 'Playing for Pizza' follows a washed-up NFL quarterback who signs with a minor Italian football team, offering a unique fish-out-of-water sports story.
  • Acclaimed director Jason Moore, known for his work on 'Pitch Perfect' and 'Shotgun Wedding', will helm the adaptation, bringing his comedic chops to the project.
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John Grisham, Jason Moore, Nick Santora, Skydance Sports, Playing for Pizza
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