Estranged aide to John Edwards reaches deal on movie based on tell-all book about affair

Estranged aide to John Edwards reaches movie deal

RALEIGH, N.C. — A former aide to John Edwards says a book on the two-time presidential candidate’s downfall will be developed into a movie.

Andrew Young said Thursday that he has reached a deal with writer and producer Aaron Sorkin. He declined to discuss the terms of the agreement.

Young’s book, “The Politician,” detailed how he helped hide Edwards’ mistress during the candidate’s second campaign for the White House. Edwards has since admitted that he fathered a child with Rielle Hunter. He and his wife are now separated.

Sorkin was the writer of the play “A Few Good Men” and the television series “The West Wing.” Young said that experience makes him the perfect person to develop a movie. A representative for Sorkin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.