Malone books biopic

MaloneJena Malone ("Sucker Punch") has arrived charge role in "Lonely Hunter," the approaching indie biopic of scribe Carson McCullers.Deborah Kampmeier ("Hounddog") will direct the the Gersh-repped Malone because the Southern Medieval novelist and playwright whose books include "One's Heart Is really a Lonely Hunter" and "The Person in the marriage.Inch Plot covers 35 years within the late writer's existence, and includes depictions of famous buddies and co-workers -- including Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, Gypsy Rose Lee and Ethel Waters."Lonely Hunter" is created by Kampmeier, Troy Johanson of Full Moon Films and Blair Breard. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com