Hugh Jackman Cast as Long John Silver in Ridley Scott's 'Treasure Island' Adaptation
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Summary
Hugh Jackman has been cast as Long John Silver in Ridley Scott's upcoming adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'Treasure Island.' The film will be directed by Scott from a script by Jack Thorne (known for 'Adolescence'), and produced under Scott's Scott Free banner alongside Michael Pruss. The project was announced as a hot package hitting the market on Monday.
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Ridley Scott has enlisted Jackman to star in a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel, 'Treasure Island.'
Scott will direct the film from a script by Emmy-winning 'Adolescence' writer Jack Thorne and produce alongside Michael Pruss for his Scott Free banner.
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