AceShowbiz - Amazon MGM Studios has secured the film rights to Romantic Hero, a novel by bestselling author Kirsty Greenwood. The adaptation will be produced by Jennifer Salke and Matt Milam under their Sullivan Street Productions banner.

The screenplay adaptation will be handled by Peter Chiarelli, known for writing the hit film "The Proposal." The story of Romantic Hero revolves around a heartbroken romance novelist struggling with writer's block. Her fictional notorious cowboy villain unexpectedly appears in reality, determined to change his story and achieve his own happy ending.

Katy Saindon is managing the project for Sullivan Street Productions. Greenwood’s work is recognized for speculative romantic comedies, with her novel "The Love of My Afterlife" highlighted as a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages. Originally from Oldham, England, Greenwood now resides in London, where she is developing new novels and a musical.

Salke leads Sullivan Street Productions and holds a multi-year first-look producing deal with Amazon. She previously served as head of Amazon MGM Studios, overseeing global development, production, acquisitions, and distribution across film and television.

Chiarelli co-wrote Warner Brothers’ blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians" and is currently writing the next "Charlie’s Angels" film for Sony. He also shares a co-story credit on Sony Pictures Animation’s recent release "GOAT." His notable work includes the screenplay for "The Proposal," which he sold to Disney after writing it on spec. Before screenwriting, he worked as a production executive for Alex Kurtzman and the late Bob Orci.

Greenwood is represented by CAA and Hannah Todd at Janklow Agency, while Chiarelli is represented by UTA, Mosaic, and Yorn Levine. The Hollywood Reporter was first to announce this development.