Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Amazon MGM Acquires 'Code Black' for Film; Gyllenhaal in Talks
Imagine a famous heart doctor is called to Washington D.C. for a secret operation.
He soon realizes he's been tricked and is now part of a dangerous plot.
His skills are the only things that can save his family and the country from danger.
A movie company bought the story for a lot of money, and a famous actor might star in and help make the movie.
This is one of many deals that shows how good the seller is at getting stories made into movies.
Amazon MGM secured film rights to Harrison Query's short story "Code Black".
Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to star in and produce the political thriller adaptation.
The story involves a heart surgeon in D.C. caught in a plot threatening his family and the nation.
This marks a significant deal for Query, with the sale price being a seven-figure sum.
Scott Glassgold of 12:01 Films brought the package to Gyllenhaal's production company, Nine Stories.
- Who
- Amazon MGM, Harrison Query, Jake Gyllenhaal, Scott Glassgold, and Nine Stories are involved.
- What
- Amazon MGM acquired the film rights to Harrison Query's short story, "Code Black".
- When
- The deal was recently made.
- Where
- The story will be adapted into a film set primarily in Washington D.C.
- Why
- To adapt "Code Black" into a political thriller film with Jake Gyllenhaal potentially starring and producing.
- Short Story Title
- "Code Black"
- Studio
- Amazon MGM
- Potential Star/Producer
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Sale Price
- Seven figures
- Production Company
- Nine Stories
- Producer
- Scott Glassgold of 12:01 Films