CNN’s Jake Tapper Is Giving Away All of the Advance for Film Adaptation of His Book

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CNN anchor Jake Tapper revealed Tuesday he’s donating 100 percent of the advance for the film adaptation of his 2012 book to charities working with U.S. military veterans.

Tapper’s book, “The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor,” chronicles the harrowing battle for Combat Outpost Keating. The journalist’s 673-page historical epic tells the story of the American military installation built in 2006 and named after 1st Lt. Ben Keating, 27, who was stationed there but tragically died in a vehicle rollover that same year.

Keating will be portrayed by actor Orlando Bloom in the forthcoming movie based on Tapper’s book, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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After receiving numerous questions about his plans, the well-liked CNN anchor said he is giving away all the money to charities, particularly those recommended by those stationed at COP Keating and their families.

Tapper concluded his thread by asking those who are able to consider contributing financially to one of the charities he linked because “they’re all worthy charities and deserving of your donation.”

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The journalist, known also for his recently released novel, “The Hellfire Club,” noted he would be announcing more charities in the coming days.

Several media personalities praised Tapper for his decision to give away such a hefty amount of money:

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A release date for “The Outpost,” which is still in the filming stage, has not yet been announced. The movie is a project by Millennium Films and is directed by Rod Lurie.