Channing Tatum will venture into the underworld alongside Oscar Isaac and Zazie Beetz in “Kockroach,” the story of a mysterious stranger who transforms himself into a larger-than-life crime boss.
The film is an adaptation of the novel by William Lashner, who wrote it under the pen name Tyler Knox. Matt Ross, the filmmaker behind “Captain Fantastic,” will direct from a screenplay written by Jonathan Ames (“Bored to Death”). Andrew Lazar (“American Sniper“) is producing under his Mad Chance production banner. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January in Australia.
Black Bear will represent the international rights while CAA Media Finance and Range Select will co-represent U.S. rights. The film will be introduced to buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival next week.
Tatum will be in Toronto for the premiere of his next film, Derek Cianfrance’s “Roofman” and will also be honored with the festival’s Performer Award. Tatum recently wrapped Marvel Studios and Disney’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” His credits include the “Jump Street” and “Magic Mike” franchises, as well as “Foxcatcher,” “Dear John” and “The Vow.”
Isaac next stars in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” which will have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and will also screen at Toronto. His other films include “Ex Machina,” “Dune,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and the most recent “Star Wars” trilogy.
(Excerpt) Read more in: Variety