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,

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,

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,

Michelle Trachtenberg wasn't just a great actress; she was a great writer, too. But according to one producer, Hollywood wasn't interested in that side of the star, who died on Feb. 26 at age 39. Tebo originally revealed that he had read Trachtenberg's script in an X post on the day of her death,

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,

Michelle Trachtenberg, who died on February 26th in New York, was not only a talented performer but also a successful writer.Prior to her sudden death the Gossip Girl alum was working on

A producer is fighting to get a screenplay Michelle Trachtenberg wrote before her passing made into a film, calling it one of the best he's read.

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg was reportedly working on a screenplay based on the 2009 book 'Toy Monster' by Jerry Oppenheimer before her death