Exclusive: After weighing several options, Michael Bay has set his next film, which will direct an action thriller Ambulance Star talks with Jack Gillenhall. The two are quickly exploring the project and are in talks with other cast to join Gillenhall with plans to shoot the top in January. No distribution deal has been closed yet, but sources say Universal Pictures is finalizing the deal for the right to land distribution.
The original script was written by Chris Fedak, co-produced by James Wonderbilt, Bradley Fisher and Will Sherake. The log line is being kept under wraps, but Andarkhan says the film is a vein of the great action thrillers of the 90s. Speed And Bay Bad boys. The script has been much loved over the years, but the two take it in hand and have never been able to lock the director before falling in love immediately.
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The production itself will already be a feat to undertake, but if there is one who can meet the challenge it is the Pte director who has a career of taking strict productions. Bay is already busy in 2020 as a producer on the STX thriller Songbird, A leading film that became the first production to shoot during the COVID-19 epidemic. Directed by Adam Mason and starring KJ Apa, the shooting of the film was made possible as cases of COVID began to grow in the United States, but as a beer producer to ensure that they remain safe and relevant. A platform for other constructions to move forward.
Bay recently directed the Netflix Action Pick Underground, Starring Ryan Reynolds, and he is developing the Sony picture Black 5. It has been re-positioned by WME and Range Media Partners.
Gillenhall has also been busy arranging his future slate since the exciting start GuiltyIs, which pulls him back with it Southpa Director Anton Fuqua and is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
He also recently signed on to star in the HBO series Son With it Prisoners Directed by Helmer Dennis Villeneuve. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the play Sea Wall / A Life And was also nominated for Tony as producer Slave play.
Gillenhall has been re-positioned by the WME.
