Glen Powell’s New Erotic Thriller Lands at Legendary After Seven-Figure Bidding War
Glen Powell has landed a new erotic thriller, Homewreckers, at Legendary after a highly competitive bidding war that went into the seven figures. The film, which is described as an “erotic thriller with a sci-fi twist,” is set to star Powell, who will also produce the project.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the bidding war between studios was intense, with Warner Bros., Sony, Lionsgate, and New Regency all vying for the rights to the project. However, Legendary ultimately emerged as the winner, paying a seven-figure sum to secure the rights to Homewreckers.
In addition to the film’s story, the package includes an unpublished three-chapter story from Neil M. Paik, which will serve as the basis for the screenplay. The tone of the film is reportedly described as a cross between the works of Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction) and Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation).
Powell’s success in securing Homewreckers is a testament to his rising star power in Hollywood. This will mark the actor’s second major project to be announced in recent weeks, following the news that he is set to star in the untitled J.J. Abrams movie alongside Jenna Ortega.
The success of Top Gun: Maverick, in which Powell plays Hangman, has been a major factor in his recent success. The film’s box office performance has catapulted Powell to the top of the Hollywood A-list, and he has since become one of the most sought-after actors in town.
Homewreckers is set to be one of several high-profile projects that Powell has in the works. The actor is also set to star in the untitled J.J. Abrams movie, as well as the upcoming Top Gun 3, which is currently in the script stage.
Despite the intense competition for Homewreckers, Powell’s deal with Legendary is a major coup for the studio, which has been building its slate of original content in recent years. The addition of Homewreckers to its roster is a significant step in that process, and could potentially lead to even more high-profile projects in the future.