Verve is invigorating its literary business with the addition of Chernin Entertainment exec Chris Lupo, who will lead its book-to-screen efforts
. He previously worked as a foreign scout at the agency Greenburger Associates, finding U.S. and U.K. titles for international publishers.
"Chris is a much-loved member of New York's publishing community and has proven time and again his ability to find compelling material to suit today's evolving entertainment landscape, with both brand-new titles and overlooked IP," Verve's partners said in a joint statement. "We are fortunate to have him lead our book-to-screen initiative as we take this vital step in Verve's expansion.
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