Weinsteins gamble on 'Lay the Favorite'

'Lay the Favorite'The Weinstein Co. is at active predicts acquire Stephen Frears' gambling dramedy "Lay the favored,In . though sources caution the initial offer didn't pan out, no deal has closed and you'll find issues yet to function on."Lay the favouriteInch stars Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Vince Vaughn and Joshua Jackson. CAA is repping domestic rights regarding the filmmakers. D.V. DeVincentis written the script, based on Jesse Raymer's memoir. Scribe also produced with Anthony Bregman and Paul Trijbits, additionally to Randall Emmett and George Furla. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com