Netflix has acquired the spec script for Run the Football, written by Josh and Spencer Marentette. The project, a nuclear weapons thriller involving Air Force One, will be produced by Dylan Clark and Brian Williams for Dylan Clark Productions, with Jaume Collet-Serra and Max Jacoby for Jadis Collective.
Project Details
Details of the plot remain undisclosed, but the acquisition was made in a competitive environment with multiple producers interested. The Marentette brothers, known for their action pitch Wheels of War sold to Amazon, are making waves with their latest venture.
Producers and Collaborations
Dylan Clark and Jaume Collet-Serra reunite for this project after their successful collaboration on Netflix’s 2024 action thriller Carry-On. This film, featuring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, became Netflix’s third-most-watched original feature, praised as “a satisfying surveillance thriller” by The Hollywood Reporter.
Upcoming Projects
Clark continues to produce high-profile projects, including the anticipated The Batman: Part II directed by Matt Reeves, set for a 2027 release. The film stars Robert Pattinson and follows the success of the original, which grossed over $770 million globally.
Representation and Background
Josh and Spencer Marentette, Canadian brothers, are represented by UTA and Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment. Their growing reputation in the industry is marked by their strategic partnerships and engaging storytelling.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-spec-script-run-the-football-marentette-1236604483/
