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Ridley Scott and Hugh Jackman team up for Treasure Island reboot
- On Monday, director Ridley Scott and actor Hugh Jackman launched a package for a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel, Treasure Island, with Jackman set to play the iconic pirate Long John Silver.
- Since its publication in 1883, Treasure Island has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. The story follows young Jim Hawkins on a dangerous voyage involving a battle of wits with the charismatic pirate Silver.
- Emmy-Winning Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script, while Scott will produce the project alongside Michael Pruss for his Scott Free banner, with the package generating significant industry buzz.
- 20th Century Studios initially reviewed the project but ultimately passed, as the Disney division prioritizes its Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and sought to avoid developing a competing pirate-themed property.
- News of this project follows Scott's upcoming film, 20th Century's The Dog Stars, releasing in August, while Jackman next stars in A24's The Death of Robin Hood, from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, which opens on June 19.
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Hugh Jackman to Play Long John Silver in 'Treasure Island' Adaptation by Ridley Scott
Getty Hugh Jackman is taking on an iconic role. The 57-year-old Wolverine star is set to play the pirate Long John Silver in an upcoming Ridley Scott adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson‘s Treasure Island. Jack Thorne, who penned Adolescence, is set to write the script, Deadline reports. It’s expected to have a major studio bidding war as of Monday (July 8), following a decline from 20th Century Studios, which was Ridley‘s first look offer. The …
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