Aaron Sorkin is going from the pen to the big chair.
TheSocial NetworkandSteve Jobswriter will directMollys Game, an adaptation of a poker memoir, his publicist confirmed to EW.
The Oscar-winning screenwriter has an extensive resume, which includesThe West WingandThe Newsroom, but no directing credits.
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The 54-year-old was already attached to the project,signing on to write itin November 2014.
It was her second career act after failing to quality for the Olympic skiing team.
Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan) will produce for Sony, along with former Sony Chairperson Amy Pascal.
Deadlinefirst reported the news.
