Feature adaptation of Gary Paulsen's book 'Hatchet' in works

The streaming giant Netflix is set to develop a feature adaptation of Gary Paulsens 1987 young adult survival novel Hatchet reported Variety The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance best known for films such as Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond the Pines Andrew Mittman whose company 121 is behind Netflixs Wednesday serves as a producer