The film is an adaptation of the novel by William Lashner, who wrote it under the pen name Tyler Knox. Matt Ross, the filmmaker behind "Captain Fantastic," will direct from a screenplay written by Jonathan Ames ("Bored to Death"). Andrew Lazar("American Sniper") is producing under his Mad Chance production banner. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January in Australia.
Black Bear will represent the international rights while CAA Media Finance and Range Select will co-represent U.S. rights. The film will be introduced to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival next week.
Tatum will be in Toronto for the premiere of his next film, Derek Cianfrance's "Roofman" and will also be honored with the festival's Performer Award. Tatum recently wrapped Marvel Studios and Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday." His credits include the "Jump Street" and "Magic Mike" franchises, as well as "Foxcatcher," "Dear John" and "The Vow."
Isaac next stars in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" which will have its world premiere at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival and will also screen at Toronto. His other films include "Ex Machina," "Dune," "Inside Llewyn Davis" and the most recent "Star Wars" trilogy.
Beetz is an Emmy Award nominated actress known for her role in FX's hit series "Atlanta." Her films include "Deadpool 2," "Joker" and "The Harder They Fall". Next she will star alongside Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham in a new series for Apple TV+ based on the Lars Kepler crime novels.
Tatum is represented by CAA; Isaac by WME; Beetz by WME; Ross by CAA and Range Media Partners; and Ames by CAA and Stephanie Davis at Wetdog Entertainment.
