However , Cronenberg left the film for A History of Violence and Eastern Promises .
David Cronenberg was attached in 2001 to do a film adaptation of the book , and Amis wrote a draft of the script .
David Cronenberg left the film for A History of Violence and Eastern Promises .
David Cronenberg was attached in 2001 to do a film adaptation of the book , and Amis wrote a draft of the script .