PROJECT DETAILS:
The studio has set Sam Raimi to direct this project, who was already on board as producer. The movie is being described as a "modern adaptation of the William Goldman novel." Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group had this to say about Raimi's attachment as director: "Sam is the dream director for this project — in fact, his coming aboard represents one of the truly great matches of director and material. The script is fantastic, and we could not be more excited to see Sam’s direction and creative vision take it to another level. We are absolutely thrilled he has chosen to direct the film." (5/15/26)

It looks like this project is officially moving forward with Sam Raimi producing. Mark Swift and Damian Shannon (duo behind Freddy vs. Jason and the Friday the 13th remake) are set to script. It was originally reported that Raimi would also direct, but at the moment he seems to only be producing the project. Not much else known since it's still early days and a script has yet to be written. (9/3/25)

This project is in the "talking stages," as nothing official has been released except for some talk by producer Roy Lee in which he reveals that he's working on this project with Sam Raimi directing. A script has yet to be written. (9/28/22)

This marks the second adaptation of the novel, after the 1978 film that starred a young Anthony Hopkins.

This is said to be a modern take on the original 1976 novel by William Goldman.