Overview
- Deadline reports Bale is in discussions for a major part, with Leonardo DiCaprio also eyed for a leading role.
- Variety says the film is expected to begin production in 2026, aligning with recent indications of a start next year.
- Michael Mann wrote the screenplay from his 2022 bestseller co-authored with Meg Gardiner, adapting the novel’s prequel‑sequel structure.
- Producing partners include Mann, Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, and Nick Nesbitt, with Eric Roth and Shane Salerno as executive producers.
- The project received $37.2 million in California tax credits, and no formal casting offers have been announced.