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Catfish Duo Adapting YA Novel Nerve

Filmmakers Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman visit the SiriusXM Studio on October 23, 2012 in New York City.
Filmmakers Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman visit the SiriusXM Studio on October 23, 2012 in New York City. Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images

The Hollywood Reporter writes that the Catfish duo Henry Joost and Ariel Shulman have signed on to direct Nerve, an adaptation of the Jeanne Ryan YA novel. The book tells the story of a high school student who gets involved in an intense online game of truth or dare that quickly and dangerously elevates. Joost and Shulman have previously directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4. All the while, Nev Shulman has been busy being excited about online liars.

Catfish Duo Adapting YA Novel Nerve