Director Walter Salles and writer Jose Rivera ( The Motorcycle Diaries ) were hired by Rudin to adapt the novel .
The novel 's film rights were optioned by Miramax Films and producer Scott Rudin in 2007 .
Director Walter Salles and writer Jose Rivera ( The Motorcycle Diaries ) were hired by producer to adapt the novel .
The novel 's film rights were optioned by Miramax Films and producer Scott Rudin in 2007 .