Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans are set to star in the next film from “Avengers: Endgame” directors Anthony and Joe Russo, a spy and espionage thriller called “The Gray Man” that the brothers will direct at Netflix, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Joe Russo wrote the script based on the book and series “The Gray Man” by Mark Greaney for what could hopefully be a potential franchise at Netflix. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely also worked on the script.
“The Gray Man” follows Court Gentry (Gosling), a legend in the covert realm who is an expert at completing any lethal task and then disappearing. But he’s now being pursued by a former CIA colleague of his, Lloyd Hansen (Evans) once they feel that Gentry has outlived his usefulness.
*Also Read:* Russo Brothers Respond to Anthony Mackie's Call for More Diversity in MCU: 'We Can Always All Do Better'
The Russo Brothers’ AGBO will produce the film, with the Russo Brothers and Mike Larocca listed as producers along with Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum for Roth Kirschenbaum.
“The Gray Man” hopes to begin production in January.
The book series dates back to 2009, and Greaney has written eight different sequels. The books have been meant to be turned into a franchise in the past, including with “Mission: Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie attached and in a separate project starring Brad Pitt as directed by James Gray.
*Also Read:* Netflix Adds Another 10.1 Million Subscribers in Q2, Stock Drops 10%
Netflix revealed on Thursday that it added 10.1 million more subscribers in Q2, and it also unveiled a rare look at viewership numbers. Bloomberg reported that “Extraction,” the action movie starring Chris Hemsworth and produced by AGBO, actually topped the list of most popular films in their first four weeks, notching 99 million views.
CAA represents The Russo Brothers, Evans and Gosling. Evans is also represented by 3 Arts.
Deadline first reported the news of the project.
*Related stories from TheWrap:*
Inside Netflix's 'Remarkable' Move to Bump Ted Sarandos Up to Co-CEO
All the Viewership Numbers Netflix Just Revealed, From 'Space Force' to 'Da 5 Bloods'
Netflix Reveals 'Extraction,' 'Bird Box,' 'Spenser Confidential' Top List of Most Popular Films
Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans to Star in The Russo Bros.’ ‘The Gray Man’ at Netflix
The Wrap
0 shares
1 views
You might like
Related news coverage
‘Hoops': Jake Johnson Can’t Buy a Bucket in First Teaser for Netflix’s Animated Basketball Comedy (Video)
The Wrap
Those who can’t do, teach. Jake Johnson’s high school basketball coach, Ben Hopkins, is proving that point in the first teaser..
6 of the most expensive movies Netflix has ever made
Business Insider
Advertisement
More coverage
Charlize Theron’s ‘The Old Guard’ Among the Top 10 Most Popular Netflix Films of All Time
The Wrap
Charlize Theron’s “The Old Guard” has cracked the Netflix Top 10 most popular Netflix films ever list, the streamer announced..
-
Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans to star in Russo Brothers’ spy thriller for Netflix
Indian Express
-
Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling to star in 'Avengers: Endgame' director duo Russo Brothers' espionage thriller 'The Gray Man'
DNA
-
Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans' Movie Becomes Netflix's Most Expensive Project With $200M Budget
AceShowbiz
-
'The Gray Man': Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans join $200m Netflix thriller by Avengers directors
Independent