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People:

“White Night, to be directed by Norwegian filmmaker Anne Sewitsky, is based on Deborah Layton’s best-selling memoir Seductive Poison…’Debbie [Layton]’s incredible journey with the People’s Temple deserves an audience across generations,’ ” Amy Nauiokas, CEO of Archer Gray, which is co-producing the film, said in a statement per Variety. ‘It should serve as warning about the power a certain type of charismatic leader can have and the very real lessons to be learned from our history.’…’it was seeing this infamous story from Deborah’s point of view that unlocked it psychologically and dramatically. Entering Jim Jones’ magnetic orbit through the eyes of an idealistic, passionate young woman reminded us that anyone can fall victim to extremism, given the right circumstances,’ said co-producing partner FilmNation’s president of production Ashley Fox, the outlet reports.”

Hollywood Reporter:

Chloë Grace Moretz co-stars as cult survivor Deborah Layton in the adaptation of Layton’s memoir, ‘Seductive Poison,’ from director Anne Sewitsky.