Disney has acquired the rights to Rebecca Ross’s fantasy romance novel “Divine Rivals” for a new live-action film, following an expired deal previously held by Paramount. Both reports say the earlier rights arrangement lapsed, giving Disney another path to develop the story.
Context from the coverage indicates that Paramount had obtained the adaptation rights after a bidding process, with other writers tied to the project earlier in its development history. The outlets differ mainly in emphasis: one focuses on the timing of the expired Paramount rights and Disney’s next steps, while the other highlights the project’s status as an adaptation of a bestseller and frames Disney’s move as part of its strategy to expand original franchise and IP.
Neither source provides specific release dates, production personnel, or detailed development plans from Disney. Instead, the reporting centers on the rights change and what it could enable next for a feature live-action take on the novel.
