Bidding War Launches For Glen Powell Starring Sci-fi Erotic Thriller ‘Homewreckers’
The new movie adapts a short story from writer Neil M. Paik and is described as a cross between movies such as ‘Fatal Attraction’ and the work of Alex Garland.
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- Glen Powell is starring in a new erotic thriller called ‘Homewreckers.’
- It’ll adapt a short story by Neil M. Paik.
- Various studios are vying for the rights to produce it.
Though his star has been rising for some time –– partially thanks to a big breakthrough in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ 2024 can be said to be the year of Glen Powell.
And it looks like it’s ending on a positive note, as a film he’s attached to star in is now at the center of a bidding contest between various studios.
The movie in question is an adaptation of a Neil M. Paik short story called ‘Homewreckers,' which has been recently picked up by Legendary Pictures.
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What’s the story of ‘Homewreckers’?
(L to R) Adria Arjona and Glen Powell in 'Hit Man'. Photo: Netflix. Copyright: © 2024.
Paik’s story –– an unpublished three-chapter tale –– is being kept under wraps for now, at least outside of those who are trying to buy the movie project.
But according to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s being described as in the style of erotic thrillers such as ‘Fatal Attraction’ or ‘9½ Weeks,’ yet with a science fiction twist akin to the work of Alex Garland or the Netflix series ‘Black Mirror.’
Legendary, Lionsgate, New Regency, Sony and Warner Bros. are among the companies making offers and in the mix for the project, which was unveiled to the town earlier this week.
Paik is one of those authors who has developed a talent for turning his short stories into coveted projects: ‘Reawakening,’ published by Six by Eight Press, was set up at Amazon as a series with ‘The Chi’s Lena Waithe overseeing it, also after a competitive situation. Another short story, ‘Rainbowfish,’ was set up at Warners.
With Powell aboard this one, it has an even better chance of making it through development, though obviously needs a writer and director attached.
What else has Glen Powell been seen in?
Glen Powell as Tyler in 'Twisters', directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
As mentioned, Powell is having a great year –– he began with ‘Anyone But You’ (technically released at the end of 2023 but a box office sensation by the time 2024).
It continued thanks to ‘Hit Man,’ the Netflix romantic comedy thriller, which he also co-wrote and produced.
That landed strong reviews and earned him a Golden Globe nomination earlier this week. And he starred in ‘Twisters,’ Universal’s update to the 1990s tornado flick. It proved popular with summer audiences, whipping up more than $370 million worldwide.
Despite taking some time out to complete college courses, Powell shows no sign of slowing down, having shot TV series ‘Chad Powers’ and comedy thriller movie ‘Huntington.’
Right now, he’s shooting Edgar Wright’s new take on ‘The Running Man’ and will segue from that into J.J. Abrams’ mysterious new event movie.
When will ‘Homewreckers’ be in theaters?
With the project still at a very early stage, there is truly no way to tell when this one might actually make it to screens.
Glen Powell stars in 'Hit Man'. Photo: Netflix.
Glen Powell Movies:
- 'The Dark Knight Rises' (2012)
- 'The Expendables 3' (2014)
- 'Ride Along 2' (2016)
- 'Everybody Wants Some!!' (2016)
- 'Hidden Figures' (2016)
- 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022)
- 'Devotion' (2022)
- 'Hit Man' (2024)
- 'Anyone But You' (2023)
- 'Twisters' (2024)
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