Courteney Cox is stepping behind the camera to direct a new true crime thriller titled Evil Genius, with Patricia Arquette (Medium, Severance) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Thunderbolts*) set to star.Inspired by the acclaimed true-crime documentary series by Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri, the script was penned by WGA nominee Courtenay Miles.The film explores the true crime story of the infamous “pizza bomber” case —that delves into the more deeply human story of deception, desperation, and the line between victim and villain. Also joining the cast are Michael Chernus, Garrett Dillahunt, Danielle MacDonald, Tom McCarthy, Gregory Alan Williams, Ryan Eggold, Owen Teague, and Harlow Jane.Cox said of the project, “I’ve been fascinated by Evil Genius since I first saw the documentary. It’s stranger than fiction. At moments darkly funny and yet deeply emotional. A story about love, loneliness, manipulation, and the people on the fringes who get pulled into something much bigger than themselves.”August Night will finance and produce the film with Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and John Buderwitz under their Aggregate Films banner. Cox also serves as a producer. Production is currently underway in New Jersey. via: Deadline