She was home-schooled by her parents who were evading law enforcement and constantly on the run.
Surviving required her to escape from her family.
The team are currently exploring writers and directors as possibilities in adapting this story as a series.
‘Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood,’ David PermutMichael Buckner/Deadline
What struck me the most was the raw courage Cheryl displayed in sharing her life story.
Her bravery didnt just inspire me; it ignited a newfound strength within my own soul.
This marks the first collaboration between Permut and Michaels.
Permut Presentations Director of Development, Alex Astrachan will serve as co-producer.
Permut is known for bringing true stories to either the big screen or TV.
The series stars David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, the first black sheriff in the wild west.
The production is set to commence in January, in accordance with the SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement.
Diamond is represented by John W. Beach and Kevin Cleary at Gravity Squared Entertainment.
