Christian Slater and Elle Fanning are set to star in a feature adaptation of Karen Kingsbury's novel "Gideon's Gift" reports Production Weekly.
Angry and heartbroken over losing his wife and daughter, a man is now living on the street and is rebuffing the advances of an eight-year-old leukemia patient determined to help him.
Only through a miracle is Earl finally able to understand the true meaning of Christmas and return the favor with a precious gift of his own.
Shooting will start early February in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
