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Ethan Hawke and Asa Butterfield have signed on to star in the film adaptation of Eleanor Henderson’s novelTen Thousands Saints. Maven Pictures and Archer Gray are producing the coming-of-age story set in the East Village Punk scene of 1987. Sent to live with his estranged father in Manhattan, the story follows Jude (Butterfield) on an unforgettable journey where he discovers love, music and forges a new connection with his dad Les (Hawke). Hailee Steinfeld (Ender’s Game, Romeo And Juliet, True Grit) also stars. Bob Pulcini and Shari Berman (American Splendor) will direct with producers Anne Carey and Amy Nauiokas for Archer Gray, Trudie Styler and Celine Rattray (Filth) for Maven, and Luca Borghese. CAA-repped Hawke (Gattaca, Before Midnight) is slated to star in the upcoming suspense thrillerRegression and the Shakespeare adaptationCymbeline. Butterfield’s credits include Hugoand Ender’s Game and he recently wrapped X Plus Y. He’s repped by CAA and Independent Talent Group.