Craig and Jacobson also worked on The Hunger Games sequels with Lawrence. Landing him would be a massive coup for Lionsgate, and a very real step toward making this ambitious project a reality.
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Mockingjay Part 1 and Mockingjay Part 2 director Francis Lawrence is behind the helm.
The most latest and major news about the project was released today. It started with Hugh doing a Dubsmash video of Jim’s iconic line from the 1994 movie, The Mask – and it just got better from there. His wife Penelope, assuming her husband is dead, struggles to fight off several suitors, while Odysseus himself is faced with numerous dangers including cyclopean men, witches, cannibals and Sirens. The poem has been adapted numerous times for both film and television, although many times they have not been direct adaptations.
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According to a spokesperson for Jackman, “this is a conversation at this point”. During his travels, Odysseus comes across sirens, a cyclops, monsters, and Greek gods. Jackman hasn’t officially signed on to star yet, but a source told the aforementioned publication that discussions are in their early stages. His deal is said to cover multiple films. The actor has proved he can play a wide variety of role.
