Another beloved action-thriller novel is making its leap to the big screen. According toDeadline,Just Watch Me, which was originally penned byDexternovelist,Jeff Lindsay, will be getting an onscreen makeover. However, this isn’t the only exciting news surrounding the new title.Gerard Butleris officially in talks to star in the new film, withJohn Wickcreator andNobodywriter,Derek Kolstad, attached to adapt the book into movie form.
Lindsay authored the title as part of his two-bookRiley Wolfeseries.Just Watch Mecenters around a Robin Hood-like hero who hunts down those with a little too much wealth. Chasing after the 0.1 percent, the anti-hero seeks to drain the wealthiest of their gross extravagance.
InJust Watch Me, audiences will follow Riley as he sets his sights on one of the most precious collections of gems in the world - the Crown Jewels of Iran.
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If he wants to complete this harrowing hit, the master thief will need some help. This is where Monique, a top-tier forger, along with a crew of fellow thieves, step in. Prepared to stop at nothing for his goal, Riley and the rest of his team set out to take on the unthinkable.
Sculptor Media (The Marksman,Copshop) will be financing as well as producing the feature.Just Watch Meis slated to be the company’s premiere film under their new international sales division, Mossbank. For Sculptor Media,Warren GozandEric Goldwill produce. Joining the duo will be Stone Village Films’Scott SteindorffandDylan Russellalongside Butler andAlan Siegelwho will produce for their company, G-BASE.
As for the executive production team, that will be made up of Raven’sJames MascielloandMatt Sidari. Stone Village’sJoel Falderonwill co-produce.Just Watch Mewill once again bring together Sculptor Media, Butler, G-BASE, and Raven. Previously, the actor and production companies had worked together onCopshop, of which Butler also starred in.
In a statement surrounding the new film, Kolstad shared his enthusiasm, commenting that he was “eager to see Gerard Butler bring Riley Wolfe to cinematic life” alongside an “incredible” production team. As Kolstad is, “both a fan and a friend of Jeff Lindsay,” those looking forward to the film are sure to be in for a well-adapted, action-packed thrill ride. Though there is no release date set, we do know the feature plans to begin production during the fourth quarter of 2022.
