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The ‘Chain of Events’ Film Comparison Hurts My Brain
Variety just reported that Headhunters helmer Morten Tyldum has come on to direct the adaptation of the Swedish thriller Chain of Events with Mark L. Smith attached to adapt.
But here’s the kicker, they describe is as World War Z meets The Da Vinci Code, which my brain can’t compute. What the hell does that even mean? Even after reading the synopsis I’m confused – maybe I should read the book?
The book was written by Frederick T. Olsson and “follows a washed-up cryptologist who finds himself pulled into an international conspiracy that claims to have created a way to map out all human disasters and terrorism through our DNA.“
Warners preemptively acquired the rights to the book last August and will now look to attach a producer to the project while Smith pens the script.
Movies
‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”