Apparently there's enough meat on the bones of this self-help book to make a whole romantic comedy — or at least Hilary Swank and her production company think so. Swank and her producing partner Molly Smith have signed on to turn Mireille Guiliano's French Women Don't Get Fat into a feature-length film.
Variety explains that the non-fiction book offers "insights on how French women manage to stay slim despite enjoying such calorie-rich fare as wine and pastries." There are a few plot details for the film version:
Swank may star in the adaptation that's being envisioned as a romantic comedy about a manager of champagne company who learns some tough life lessons which help her become the woman she's always wanted to be.
Have you read this book? Does this all make sense to you? And is it me, or is Swank not particularly well-suited for the romantic comedy genre?
I have read the book and it isn't your typical diet book. It is an interesting read. Making it into a movie is an interesting concept. Other than showing it's possible to eat a little of everything and not gain weight, it will all have to be made up. If I do recall correctly the author did work in the champagne industry and did have to have some decadent lunches. So I'm guessing somehow we will learn all things are okay in moderation?
Hillary Swank in a romantic comedy - I don't know. It probably won't be a box office smash. I know a lot of people think she is mannish looking but I don't really see it. I like her as a person.
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