The Lionsgate drama is based on the Nicholas Spark novel of the same name. Good Universe handles international sales.

Ross Katz will direct from Bryan Sipe’s adapted screenplay about a couple’s unexpected long-lasting relationship.

Wilkinson will play Dr Shep and the cast includes Benjamin Walker Teresa Palmer.

Sparks and Theresa Park are producing and financing with Peter Safran in what will be the first independent feature from Nicholas Sparks Productions.

Lionsgate’s Jason Constantine and Eda Kowan will oversee the project for the studio.