Chernin Entertainment has acquired Sophie Fleur de Bruijn's rom com spec script One Month Mark, one of the most sought-after scripts to reach the market in years.
According to sources, the script generated significant interest from multiple studios before Chernin secured it. The production company is now partnering with de Bruijn to develop the project.
Original rom coms remain scarce in the current market, and a spec script of this caliber is uncommon. Screenwriters and producers have been seeking fresh, bankable rom com material, and One Month Mark appears to meet that demand.
Chernin Entertainment, known for producing content across film and television, is backing de Bruijn's story. The company has a history of supporting successful projects, and this acquisition signals confidence in the script's commercial potential.
The rom com space has seen renewed studio interest in recent years, with audiences responding to character-driven love stories. De Bruijn's script taps into that demand, and Chernin's involvement suggests a major studio deal could follow.
Insiders expect A-list talent attachments to follow. Once a hot spec lands with a major producer, casting conversations typically accelerate. An announcement about the lead role could come before summer.
