Brilliance (upcoming film)
| Brillance | |
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| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Akiva Goldsman |
| Based on | Brilliance by Marcus Sakey |
| Starring | Will Smith |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Brilliance is a film in development as of 2019 based on the novel of the same name by Marcus Sakey.
Plot[edit]
Federal agent Nick Cooper, a brilliant with great hunting gifts is drafted to hunt down a terrorist, another such brilliant who intends to start the civil war.
Cast[edit]
- Will Smith as Nick Cooper
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On March 12, 2013, Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights to adapt Marcus Sakey’s novel Brillance with Joe Roth and Palak Patel were set to produce the film.[1] On February 5, 2014, Universal Pictures acquired the distribution rights and hired Julius Onah and David Koepp to direct the film and write the script, respectively.[2] In November 2018, Akiva Goldsman was confirmed to write and produce the film, and Shane Salerno will produce through The Story Factory.[3] On September 6, 2019, Paramount Pictures acquired the distribution of the film and Will Smith and James Lassiter will also produce the film through Overbrook Entertainment.[4]
Casting[edit]
On February 20, 2014, Will Smith was in talks to star in the film,[5] but on May 29, 2014, Smith dropped out.[6] On May 12, 2014, Noomi Rapace was in talks to star in the film.[7] On June 17, 2014, Jared Leto was in talks to replace Smith,[8] but dropped out to audition for Doctor Strange.[9] On September 6, 2019, Smith returned to the movie.[4]
Future[edit]
In November 2018, Goldsman was confirmed to write and produce the film adaptation of the sequels "A Better World," and "Written in Fire".[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 12, 2013). "UPDATE: Legendary Pictures Seals Acquisition Of Sci-Fi Novel 'Brilliance;' 'Oz's Joe Roth And Palak Patel To Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 5, 2014). "Legendary Sets Julius Onah To Helm 'Brilliance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fleming Jr., Mike (November 15, 2018). "Akiva Goldsman To Adapt Marcus Sakey's 'Brilliance' Trilogy With The Story Factory". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fleming Jr., Mike (September 6, 2019). "Will Smith, Akiva Goldsman Re-Team On 'Brilliance'; Paramount Steps Up For Marcus Sakey Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (February 20, 2014). "Will Smith Ponders 'Brilliance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (May 29, 2014). "Will Smith Exits Legendary Pic 'Brilliance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (May 12, 2014). "Noomi Rapace to Star Opposite Will Smith in 'Brilliance'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (June 17, 2014). "Is Jared Leto Ready For 'Brilliance'?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Eisenberg, Eric (June 23, 2014). "Jared Leto Follows Will Smith, Bails Out Of 'Brilliance'". CinemaBlend. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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