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Directed by | Ben Stiller |
Written by | Tony McNamara |
Based on | The Seven Five by Tiller Russell |
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Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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
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
- TBA as Michael Dowd
Production
Development
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
On December 17, 2020, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Nicholas Hoult were in talks to star as Dowd in the film.[4]
References
- ^ 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.