Mizrahi's model film idea
Designer's comic book optioned by D'Works
The comics, which are illustrated by artist William Frawley, follow the exploits of Sandee, a statuesque blond beauty who is discovered in a New York coffee shop by Yvesaac, a character based on Mizrahi himself.
Mizrahi is attached to produce the film along with his partner Nina Santisi.
DreamWorks co-founder Steven Spielberg and production heads Laurie MacDonald and Walter Parkes read the comics over the weekend and met with Mizrahi on Monday, moving quickly to sew up the deal.
"The world of fashion is one we've been interested in developing a comedy about, but we've never had a strong enough way," said MacDonald. "The comics give us a witty and original viewpoint on that world, as well as some terrific characters."
MacDonald said the studio hopes to get a writer on the project right away and quickly develop a script.
DreamWorks is also considering the possibility of a primetime animated series based on the books.
This is not the first time Mizrahi has tried his hand at writing. He also penned the spec script "Wild About Harry," which made the studio rounds earlier this year.
Mizrahi has also done duty on the other side of the camera, playing fashion designer Julian Russell in Barry Sonnenfeld's "For Love or Money." And Douglas Keeve's acclaimed 1995 documentary "Unzipped" followed the frenzied creation of a Mizrahi fashion show.
Mizrahi cut his teeth working under such legendary designers as Perry Ellis, Jeffrey Banks and Calvin Klein before striking out on his own in 1987.
He was repped in the deal by CAA.
