Draft:The Seven Five (upcoming film)
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| The Seven Five | |
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| Directed by | Ben Stiller |
| Screenplay by | Tony McNamara |
| Based on | The Seven Five by Tiller Russell |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Seven Five is an upcoming American biographical crime drama film directed by Ben Stiller, based on the documentary of the same name.
Plot[edit]
Police officer Michael Dowd corrupts the New York Police 75th precinct, leading to one of the largest police corruption scandals in New York City history.
Cast[edit]
- TBA as Michael Dowd
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On February 17, 2015, Yann Demange was in talks to direct with John Lesher and Megan Ellison producing the film,[1] and in March 2015, Demange signed on to direct with Scott Frank writing the script.[2] On January 25, 2018, Craig Gillespie was in talks to direct the movie with Eli Holzman producing with Lesher and Ellison.[3] On December 17, 2020, Ben Stiller was in talks to direct and produce the movie for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with Tony McNamara writing the script instead of Frank.[4]
Casting[edit]
On December 17, 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Nicholas Hoult were in talks to star as Dowd in the film.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Jafaar, Ali (February 17, 2015). "Yann Demange In Final Negotiations For Sony's 'The Seven Five'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 13, 2015). "Sony's 'The Seven Five' Looking To Call Scribe Scott Frank's Number". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ McNary, Dave (January 25, 2018). "Ben Stiller in Talks to Direct Crooked Cop Movie 'I, Tonya' Director Craig Gillespie Set Police Drama as Next Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (December 17, 2020). "Exclusive: Ben Stiller in Talks to Direct Crooked Cop Movie 'The Seven Five' for MGM". Collider. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
External links[edit]
- 2020s biographical films
- 2020s crime drama films
- American films
- American biographical films
- American crime drama films
- English-language films
- Films based on actual events
- Films directed by Ben Stiller
- Films produced by Ben Stiller
- Films set in New York City
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- Red Hour Productions films