Michelle Trachtenberg was embarking on a new path as a screenwriter before her death at the age of 39. The actress was on the verge of closing a deal on a screenplay she'd written based on the book Toy Monster: The Big,

This article contains mention of death. Michelle Trachtenberg, popularly known for her role as Georgina Sparkles in Gossip Girl, was found dead at her New York apartment at the age of 39. Before the actress’ passing away,

Before her death at 39, Michelle Trachtenberg wrote a screenplay titled, 'Toy Monster.' Producer Casey Tebo exclusively tells PEOPLE that studio executives struggled to see the late actress for anything beyond her iconic television roles,

Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away on February 26 in New York, was not only a talented actress but also a gifted writer.

Michelle Trachtenberg was reportedly working on a big project before her untimely death at age 39 Director Casey Tebo told TMZ on Monday, March 3, that Trachtenberg had written a screenplay based on the book Toy Monster: The Big,

The Oscars in memoriam tribute, meant to honor names in film lost over the past year, skipped Michelle Trachtenberg and several others Sunday night.

Michelle Trachtenberg had written an 'incredible' screenplay based on Jerry Oppenheim's 'Toy Monster,' according to producer Casey Tebo, but he says studios overlooked the star's talent for writing.

A director friend of the late actress Michelle Trachtenberg has told how she was close to securing a deal for a screenplay she had been shopping around to studios for years before her death.

Michelle Trachtenberg was close to closing a deal for a screenplay she had been working on for years before her shocking death last week, TMZ reports. Speaking to a director and producer involved with the project,