They’re learning. Photo: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times/Redux Maybe this is what will make high-school students want to read. The hit Broadway play John Proctor Is the Villain is going to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on July 18. The original playwright, Kimberly Belflower, will adapt the play for Universal, which won the rights in a “competitive situation.” Sadie Sink , who scored a Tony nomination for her role as Shelby Holcomb, will executive-produce the film. No casting