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Ridley Scott Treasure Island film production

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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. ~~Following the initial financing agreement, production is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Casting developments include~~ During the ~~confirmation~~ promotion of ~~Hugh Jackman, though~~ his science-fiction film ‘The Dog Star’, Scott confirmed that casting is currently underway. While earlier reports ~~differ on whether he~~ were uncertain regarding his role, it has now been confirmed that Hugh Jackman will play the iconic pirate Long John ~~Silver or Blackbeard. Other potential cast members include~~ Silver. Scott has expressed interest in recruiting British actor Owen ~~Cooper~~ Cooper, known for the series ‘Adolescence’, for the role of the protagonist, Jim ~~Hawkins and~~ Hawkins. Additionally, Scott mentioned his hope to cast Hugh ~~Grant, who is reportedly~~ Grant in ~~talks for a~~ an undisclosed role. Filming is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026.

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