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Jason Bateman in Talks to Direct John Grisham’s The Partner at Universal

The Universal project advances in development as Tom Holland produces, with his potential starring role dependent on a finalized deal.

Overview

  • Bateman would also executive produce under Aggregate Films, with Michael Costigan producing.
  • Tom Holland is producing through Billy17 alongside Harry Holland and Will South, and he remains a candidate to play Patrick Lanigan if his deal closes.
  • Rideback holds the rights and is aboard with Jonathan Eirich producing and Nick Reynolds serving as executive producer.
  • Graham Moore wrote a previous version of the screenplay for the adaptation of Grisham’s 1997 legal thriller.
  • Universal executives Ryan Jones and Jacqueline Garell are overseeing development, with casting, scheduling and a production start still to be set.