12 months ago
Jason Bateman to Direct John Grisham's 'The Partner'
Jason Bateman, known for his work on 'Ozark', will direct a movie based on John Grisham's book, 'The Partner'.
Tom Holland will star in the film, playing a lawyer who fakes his own death and steals money.
He then starts a new life in South America.
The movie will follow what happens when the people he stole from try to find him.
The production companies involved include Rideback and Aggregate Films, with Universal as the studio.
The film is an adaptation of the 1997 novel.
Jason Bateman will direct the adaptation of 'The Partner'.
Tom Holland is set to star and produce the film.
The film is based on John Grisham's novel of the same name.
The story involves a lawyer who fakes his death and steals millions.
Rideback secured the rights to the novel.
- Who
- Jason Bateman will direct and Tom Holland will star.
- What
- Universal is adapting John Grisham's novel 'The Partner' into a feature film.
- Where
- The story involves locations in the United States and South America.
- When
- Production details and a release date were not provided.
- Why
- To adapt John Grisham's novel to the screen.
Key facts
- Director
- Jason Bateman
- Star
- Tom Holland
- Based On
- John Grisham's novel, 'The Partner'
- Production Companies
- Rideback, Aggregate Films, Billy 17
- Studio
- Universal
- Previous Grisham Adaptations
- Time to Kill, The Client, Runaway Jury
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