ScreenwritingU Alum Sharon Axcell’s (ProSeries 64, MSC 10) biographical screenplay based on the book ‘George and Me’ by Angie Best, the ex-wife of the famous Irish footballer George Best, has been optioned by producer Paul Ruffman.

Sharon connected with the producer during the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program. After pitching her own project to Paul he asked if she would be interested in adapting Angie’s story to screenplay. 

The project is currently in development. 

Fantastic news, Sharon!