Hill Books 21 Jump Street
Superbad star to script TV-to-film adaptation.
by Stax
May 14, 2008 - Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor Jonah Hill is reportedly in negotiations to script a big-screen adaptation of the 1980s TV series 21 Jump Street, which is perhaps best remembered for launching Johnny Depp to stardom.

According to Entertainment Weekly's Hollywood Insider blog, "It hasn't been decided whether Hill will actually star in the movie, but Sony confirms that he'll work on the screenplay and serve as executive producer."

One wonders if Hill might also play the role of Officer Doug Penhall, portrayed on the series by Peter DeLuise. The series, you may recall, revolved around a unit of young cops who went undercover at a high school.

The studio declined to comment on the tone of the movie, although as EW points out it's safe to assume it will be a Starsky & Hutch-esque comedy if Hill's involved.

Also producing the pic are Neal Moritz and series cocreator Stephen J. Cannell.