Ridley Scott to Direct 'Treasure Island' Adaptation with Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver
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· 2 sourcesRidley Scott is set to direct a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's *Treasure Island*, with Hugh Jackman attached to play Long John Silver, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. Variety confirmed the casting and noted that Jack Thorne, writer of the hit series *Adolescence*, penned the script. Deadline reported that Scott and Michael Pruss will produce for Scott Free, and the package is hitting the market with expectations of major interest from studios and streamers.
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An exclusive report reveals that Ridley Scott is set to direct a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel Treasure Island, with Hugh Jackman attached to play Long John Silver. Jack Thorne, writer of the hit series Adolescence, penned the script. Scott and Michael Pruss will produce for Scott Free. The package is hitting the market and is expected to attract major interest from studios and streamers.
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· 3 pulledHere is a package hitting the market this week with some major star power and a high-profile piece of IP at the center of it.
Sources tell Deadline that Ridley Scott is on board to direct an adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island with Hugh Jackman attached to play the iconic pirate Long John Silver.
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script with Scott and Michael Pruss producing for Scott Free.
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