20th Century Studios Picks Up Hawaiian Crime Drama For Distribution With Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson, And Emily Blunt Attached - mxdwn Movies
Based on a true story, the idea for the film was developed by Johnson and Blunt before being pitched to Scorsese and DiCaprio, with plans for Johnson and Bilton to write a book about the historical events as well.
The star-studded package went on the market in February, leading to multiple bids from several studios, before finding a home at the Disney-owned 20th Century Studios.
Johnson and Blunt had previously starred together in Disney’s Jungle Cruise and will reunite in A24’s upcoming The Smashing Machine. Scorsese and DiCaprio have several other projects in development, including an adaptation of The Devil In The White City, which was also picked up by 20th Century Studios.
Johnson, Blunt, Scorsese, DiCaprio, and Bilton will all serve as producers on the project, along with Dany Garcia, Lisa Frechette, and Rick Yorn.