Warner Bros. received the rights to Executionerupcoming action movie starring Jason Momoa, according to a recent report from Term.
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The film was acquired after what Deadline calls an «intense price war» in which Warner Bros. eventually came out on top. The film’s official storyline is being kept under wraps, but the script will be written by Kaz and Ryan Firpo (Marvel’s Eternal), and is positioned as a «funny detective action movie» that combines the atmosphere Get the knives with Lord of the Rings. Neither the director nor other actors have been attached yet.
Executioner produced by Peter Safran, who has worked with Momoa in the past on Aquaman, and executive vice president of Warner Bros. Jesse Eherman was also behind the film to some extent. In addition to being a producer Aquaman, Safran is also behind many Warner Bros.’ recent big hits including Spell franchise, Suicide Squad, peacemakerand more.
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For Momoa, this is another major milestone in his schedule as he is set to star in an upcoming film. Sleep country later this year before appearing in 2023 blockbusters. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomand a tenth fast and furious franchise, Quick X.
