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David Gordon Green is a director known for his versatile range, having successfully helmed the "Halloween" horror trilogy, excelled in stoner comedies like "Pineapple Express", and demonstrated a steady hand with dramatic features such as "Stronger". Now, he's set to venture into a new genre: high-budget commercial action films.
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Deadline exclusively reports that Gordon Green has signed on to direct Miramax's upcoming action film "Supermax," with Will Smith also attached to star. Sources indicate that Amazon and MGM Studios secured the worldwide distribution rights for the film in a high-stakes deal worth $70 million. However, the project is slated for an exclusive release on Amazon's streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, bypassing a theatrical run.
"Supermax" was penned by David Weil, creator of the Amazon series "Hunters", and "Hunters" co-writer David J. Rosen. The story follows two FBI agents who team up to investigate a murder within the world's most secure prison. Smith will portray one of the agents, while the other role, confirmed to be a female character, has yet to be cast. Production is expected to officially commence in mid-August this year.
via： Deadline