Like many of her indie filmmaking colleagues, Lynn Shelton has graduated from mumblecore, and her last picture, "Laggies," even boasted some household names like Keira Knightley and Chloe Moretz. She has spent her time since in the world of television, helming episodes of "Fresh Off The Boat" and "The Mindy Project," but she’s got a new project brewing that sounds like it could be her biggest yet.
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Deadline reports that Shelton is slated to direct a feature adaptation based on the "This American Life" broadcast "The Incredible Case Of The P.I. Moms" and Stephen Crooks‘ book, "The Setup." The premise is pretty out there, and made even more outrageous because it’s all true. The movie will tell the story of a detective agency made up of moms that was actually a fame-chasing front for police corruption and drug dealing. Seriously. The group garnered national attention, earning themselves an episode of "Dr. Phil" and People magazine coverage, but it soon all fell apart. Here’s the synopsis of Crooks’ book:
No word yet on who will pen the screenplay, but man, that sounds like one helluva tale. Check out the "This American Life" story below, plus the "Dr. Phil" appearance by the P.I. Moms.
