Cox's dating travelogue sold to Hollywood
Story Date: 16 May 2005
Jennifer Cox, former head of PR at Lonely Planet UK, has landed a film deal that will earn her a seven-figure sum if the film gets made.
Cox's Around the World in 80 Dates (Wm Heinemann) has been bought by Universal for Reese Witherspoon's production companyType A Films and Michael Delsca Productions. The actress may take the lead in the film, based on Cox's adventures as she dated 80 men in 18 countries in eight months.
Related Agent: Nicky Lund
Related Client: Jennifer Cox
Related Title: Around the World in 80 Dates