Freida McFadden's upcoming thriller, "The Divorce," has been optioned by Studiocanal following a competitive book auction. The film adaptation, which is currently in early development, will co-produce with Working Title. The book is set to be released on May 26 and follows a woman whose husband abruptly disowns her and then divorces her. The acquisition marks a new chapter for Studiocaanal Stories, which will focus on adapting literature into films and TV series. The news follows the success of "The Housemaid" which grossed $400 million worldwide.