The Selectionis one step closer to multiplexes.

The dystopia-meets-TheBachelorseries follows young America Singer as shes chosen to compete for the affections of a prince.

The adaptation of the 2012 novel has had a bit of a rocky road thus far.

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It was first developed for The CW, which shot two different pilots before ultimately passing on the project.

When EWspoke to Cassin May, she raved about the status of the script.

Ive gotten a second version of the script and Ive read it, she said.

The fifth and final novel ofThe Selection Series, calledThe Crown, was released last month.

Varietyfirst reported the news.