John Proctor Will Be a Movie Villain

It’s possible that the film adaptation of the hit Broadway play “John Proctor Is the Villain” could spark interest in reading among high school students, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on July 18th. The original author, Kimberly Belflower, is adapting the play for Universal, who won the rights in a competitive bidding process. Sadie Sink, who received a Tony nomination for her role as Shelby Holcomb, will be an executive producer for the film. Although no casting decisions have been made yet, Sink’s involvement offers a glimmer of hope that she may reprise her role — with Stranger Things wrapping up its fifth season later this year, Sink will likely have some free time on her hands.

In a high school English lesson about Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” the story revolves around five intelligent young women dealing with accusations of inappropriate behavior towards men they regard as trustworthy, set against the backdrop of the Me Too movement. The movie adaptation will be co-produced by Marc Platt, father to Ben Platt.

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2025-07-19 00:54