'Adolescence' writer Jack Thorne penned the script
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Getty Images After playing Wolverine, P.T. Barnum, Van Helsing, Jean Valjean and most recently Robin Hood, Hugh Jackman is adding another classic character to his filmography — pirate Long John Silver.
Ridley Scott has enlisted Jackman to star in a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel, “Treasure Island.” Scott will direct the film from a script by Emmy-winning “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne and produce alongside Michael Pruss for his Scott Free banner. Thorne will executive produce the new movie. The hot package hit the market on Monday.
News of the project comes as Scott readies for the release of his latest film, 20th Century’s “The Dog Stars,” in August. A new trailer for the film, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, was released earlier Monday. Jackman next stars in A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, which opens on June 19.
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Jackman is represented by WME and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Scott is represented by CAA; and Thorne is represented by UTA, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates and Sloan, Offer, Weber & Dern.
Deadline first reported news of the package.
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