Toronto 2011: Frank Marshall Developing Jeffrey Archer’s ‘A Matter of Honor’ as Action Movie (Exclusive)
by Etan Vlessing

The “Bourne” movie franchise producer is to bring two best-selling espionage novels by the British writer to the big screen, in partnership with Toronto’s New Franchise Media.

TORONTO — Millionaire British novelist Jeffrey Archer is to see his “A Matter of Honor” bestseller developed as a feature film by action movie vet Frank Marshall of The Kennedy/Marshall Company.

The espionage action/thriller is the first feature in a potential franchise from Canadian private equity player New Franchise Media, which last year acquired the worldwide film, TV and digital rights to a slate of ten thriller novels by Archer.

The plan is to also create an action sequel based on Archer’s “Honor Among Thieves” novel using a recurring character from “A Matter of Honor,” Adam Scott, as the main focus.

“Jeffrey Archer is a master storyteller whose suspenseful plots and compelling characters have the potential for a multi-feature film franchise with both domestic and international appeal,” Marshall said Monday in a statement.