Tom Hollandhas found his next project. The young actor has signed on to star in an adaptation ofThe Partner, a project in which Holland will also serve as a producer, according toDeadline. The movie will be based on the novel of the same name byJohn Grisham. The book follows Patrick Lanigan, a character who fakes his death with a staged burning car after working at a law firm. Lanigan is willing to leave his entire life behind him to steal a large amount of money from one of his clients. The movie will depict whether the protagonist will be able to get through his scheme or not.
Graham Moorewill serve as the screenwriter, bringingThe Partnerfrom the page to the screen. Before signing on to work on the adaptation of Grisham’s work, the writer was involved with the development ofThe Imitation GameandThe Outfit. The production company recently launched by Tom Holland, Harry Holland and Will South, Billy17, is also attached to the adaptation.
The Partneris only one of the projects Holland is currently working on. The actor has been cast inThe Odyssey, the next movie from auteur filmmakerChristopher Nolan. Holland is also scheduled to return as Peter Parker in a fourthSpider-Manmovie.Destin Daniel Crettonhas been hired to direct the story that will follow the beloved hero after the events ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. Holland’s busy schedule could be one of the reasons why Universal hasn’t set a release date forThe Partner.
John Grisham’s Legacy Continues
The Partnersounds like it will be an intriguing premise for audiences from all over the world, and it’s the next step in the fascinating legacy Grisham’s work has left on the screen. The first novel from the writer to get turned into a movie wasThe Firm, the legal thriller starringTom Cruise. The most recent Grisham adaptation that delighted audiences on the screen wasThe Innocent Man, the true-crime documentary miniseries created byRoss M. DinersteinandClay Tweel. Another highly-anticipated project based on the work of Grisham isThe Rainmaker, a television series that will featureJason Blum,Jason Richman,Michael Seitzman, andDavid Gernertas executive producers. It’s time for Holland to become a part of that legacy thanks toThe Partner.
A release date forThe Partnerhasn’t been set by Universal. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.The Firmis currently available on Pluto TV.
A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side.
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