The Gears Are Turning for David Leitch

The director of The Fall Guy is currently in discussions to take the helm of Gears of War, Netflix’s ambitious adaptation of one of the most popular video game franchises on the Xbox platform.

Script and Collaboration

Jon Spaihts, known for his work with Denis Villeneuve on the Dune adaptations for Legendary, is penning the script for this feature. Netflix has partnered with The Coalition Studio, the Canadian game developer responsible for the franchise, to bring this project to life.

Production Team

Leitch, alongside his wife and producing partner Kelly McCormick, will produce the film through their 87North banner, in collaboration with The Coalition.

Netflix’s Ambitious Plans

While Netflix has not commented on the ongoing negotiations, the streaming giant acquired the rights to this beloved video game franchise in November 2022, with grand aspirations. The plan is to first adapt the game into a feature film, followed by an adult animated series, with further developments contingent on the project’s success.

The Storyline

The narrative unfolds on a planet teetering on the edge of societal collapse, threatened by monstrous underground creatures known as the Locust, which push humanity to the brink of extinction. The story centers around Delta Squad, a ragtag fireteam led by the disgraced sergeant Marcus Fenix, tasked with leading humanity’s final stand.

David Leitch’s Evolving Career

Emerging from the stunt world, Leitch is steadily building a diverse portfolio while remaining firmly in the action genre. His recent film, The Fall Guy, featuring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, pays homage to the stunt and filmmaking community. Other notable projects include the twisty assassin thriller Bullet Train, the franchise entry Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, and the comic book film Deadpool 2, along with the period spy thriller Atomic Blonde.

Upcoming Projects

Currently, Leitch is preparing for How to Rob a Bank, a heist thriller for Amazon MGM, featuring Nicholas Hoult and Anna Sawai.

Representation

David Leitch is represented by CAA and Johnson Shapiro.

Persons

David Leitch, Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve, Kelly McCormick, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Brad Pitt, Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai

Company Names

Netflix, The Coalition Studio, 87North, Amazon MGM

Titles

Gears of War, Dune, Fall Guy, Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, How to Rob a Bank

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