Glen Powell
Now's new erotic thriller has found a studio after an intense bidding war that reached seven figures. After minor roles in projects such as The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and The Expendables 3 (2014), Powell became a huge movie star. Due largely to the success Top Gun: Maverick (2022) in which he plays Hangman, Powell has already starred in films such as Anyone but you (2023), Assassin (2023), and Twisted (2024), and his time as a leading man in Hollywood is set to continue with a series of exciting projects.
THR now reports that Home wreckersPowell's next project arrived at Legendary after an enthusiastic bidding war between studios. In addition to the film's story itself, the package includes an all-new three-chapter story by Neil M. Paik. Home wreckerswhich is described as an “erotic thriller with a sci-fi twist”, was sold to Legendary for a seven-figure sumwith an additional seven figures for Paik to write the script.
Legendary is said to have outbid other major studios such as Warner Bros. Sony, Lionsgate and New Regency, with the bidding ultimately falling to Legendary and Lionsgate after starting in the mid-six figures. THE THR report also notes that the tone for Home wreckers is described as a cross between the works of Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction) and Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation). Powell will produce and star in the film.
What Homewreckers' Big Sale Means for Glen Powell
Powell had some great years
After a few successes, Powell became one of the most recognized actors of a new generation in Hollywood. Anyone but youThe R-rated romantic comedy that saw him starring alongside Sydney Sweeny received mixed reviews but was a huge box office success, grossing $220 million worldwide. Assassin it was also a victory for Powell, with Richard Linklater's film receiving positive reviews and earning Powell his first Golden Globe nomination. Twistedwas also a hit, putting Powell front and center alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in a more traditional summer blockbuster.
With Home wreckers becoming a popular property in Hollywood, Powell is established as a major movie star. The upcoming erotic thriller is also one of several high-profile projects the actor has coming up. Powell to star in Edgar Wright film The running man remake, and he's also attached to an untitled JJ Abrams film alongside Jenna Ortega. Superior weapon 3 is also in the works, and Powell is expected to return if and when the film opens.
Our opinion on Glen Powell's next film
Homewreckers has the potential to be another win
Assassin was a pleasant surprise in 2023, serving as a showcase for Powell's charisma and acting talent, and adding a fun twist to the romantic comedy formula. It remains to be seen who will star alongside Powell in Home wreckersbut So far, Powell has had great chemistry with co-leads Sweeney, Edgar-Jones and Adria Arjona. If another notable young star can be secured for the film, Powell could end up repeating the success of his recent projects.
Although it is said that nowadays there are fewer true movie stars who can open a movie with just their star power, Powell he certainly seems to be positioning himself as one of those figures. So far, it has worked and the public seems to be responding to it. Home wreckersSo, it's shaping up to potentially be another hit for this new Hollywood star.
Source: THR