American Sniper Writer Directing "Thank You For Your Service"

‘American Sniper’ Writer Takes Reins of DreamWorks’ PTSD Drama From Steven Spielberg
The Wrap
By Jeff Sneider
June 30, 2015

Jason Hall will make his directorial debut with “Thank You for Your Service,” based on David Finkel’s nonfiction book

After earning an Oscar nomination for writing “American Sniper,” Jason Hall is in negotiations to make his directorial debut on another war-themed movie, DreamWorks’ PTSD drama “Thank You for Your Service,” multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.

Steven Spielberg had previously been circling the director’s chair, though he recently signed on to direct “Ready Player One” for Warner Bros.

Hall already adapted “Thank You for Your Service,” which is based on the nonfiction book by David Finkel that was published in October 2014.
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