Buffini to script 'Night Circus'

Moira Buffini continues to be hired to create the script for Summit Entertainment's romancer "The Evening Circus," annually following the minimajor acquired feature privileges to Erin Morgenstern's novel. Buffini's writing credits include "Jane Eyre," "Tamara Drewe" and also the approaching "Byzantium." "The Evening Circus" was released by Knopf Doubleday Posting Group in October. David Heyman and Shaun Clifford will make the film through the Heyday Films banner. Richard Pine will executive produce. Story's dedicated to two youthful illusionists fighting out their fathers' age-old competition amongst an enchanted circus, bound with a fated love, and determined to modify the lives of around them. Erik Feig, leader of manufacture of the Lionsgate Movie Group, and Summit professional Jeyun Choi will oversee the work for the studio. Buffini is symbolized by CAA. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com