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Ridley Scott Treasure Island film production

Overview

Sony Pictures has secured financing for a new film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Treasure Island’, directed by Ridley Scott. The project features a screenplay by Jack Thorne and is positioned as a major worldwide adventure release.

During the promotion of his science-fiction film ‘The Dog Star’, Scott confirmed that casting is currently underway. While earlier reports were uncertain regarding his role, it has now been confirmed that Hugh Jackman will play the iconic pirate Long John Silver.

Scott has expressed interest in recruiting British actor Owen Cooper, known for the series ‘Adolescence’, for the role of the protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Additionally, Scott mentioned his hope to cast Hugh Grant in an undisclosed role. Filming is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026.

Entities

Sony Pictures · Treasure Island · Hugh Grant · Jack Thorne · Owen Cooper

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Ridley Scott begins casting for “Treasure Island” adaptation

    Ridley Scott is casting his next film, an adaptation of “Treasure Island”, featuring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver and eyeing Owen Cooper for the role of Jim Hawkins.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ridley Scott's Treasure Island film secured with Sony and Hugh Jackman

    Sony Pictures will fund Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island remake starring Hugh Jackman as Long John Silver, with a script by Jack Thorne, aiming for a global release.

Sources

ecranlarge.com · film.interia.pl · gram.pl · index.hr · jutarnji.hr · konbini.com

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