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In a career defined by twists,M.

Night Shyamalanhas made perhaps his most surprising move yet.

Shyamalan’s company, Blinding Edge, will oversee production.

M. Night Shyamalan; Jake Gyllenhaal; Nicholas Sparks

M. Night Shyamalan; Jake Gyllenhaal; Nicholas Sparks.Credit:John Nacion/Getty ;Dan Doperalski/GG2025/Penske Media/Getty; John Lamparski/Getty

Shyamalan is in the midst of a particularly productive chapter of his career.

And his 2021 thrillerOldmade $90 million amid the Covid pandemic’s upending of the box office.

Sparks released the novelCounting Miraclesin September.

M. Night Shyamalan on the set of ‘Trap’

M. Night Shyamalan on the set of ‘Trap’.Sabrina Lantos/ Warner Bros.

Eleven of his books have been adapted for the big screen, collectively grossing almost $900 million worldwide.

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Additionally, Sparks' recent booksThe Return,The Wish, andDreamlandhave all been optioned for film adaptations.