David Yates learns Forrest's 'Voice'

Yates"Harry Potter" director David Yates originates onboard to direct an adaptation of Emma Forrest's memoir "Your Voice throughout my thoughtsInch for London-based Ruby Films. Ruby, which acquired feature rights to "Voice" taken, made the announcement Wednesday. Forrest, an British novelist, film author and journo situated in La, is writing the script, which explores the non-public crisis she faced when a thrilling-consuming romance fell apart and her mental health expert died. "Voice" remains developed with funding within the British Film Institute's Film Fund. Forrest has written the script, occur NY, London and Istanbul, which Alison Owen will produce. Lensing is predicted to start next summer season. A representative for Ruby mentioned the banner is seeking financing for "Voice" from Warner Bros., where Yates directed four in the eight "Potter" films. Warners did not have immediate comment. Explaining "Voice," Yates mentioned, "It's a small film, hard striking with facets of miracle realism. Compared to 'Potter' it could cost tuppency ha'penny, as well as for your reason it may be incredibly liberating to produce.In . The helmer told Variety lately he was developing a "Physician Who" movie with Jane Tranter, mind of L.A.-based BBC Worldwide Prods. (Daily Variety, November. 15). Forrest showed up on Variety's Ten Screenwriters to check out list this past year and contains written several scripts, including "Liars" and Rob Buckley biopic "Becoming Music," optioned by Kaira Pitt's Plan B. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com