Did the “Summer of Tom Holland” simply acquired extra jam-packed? Deadline studies that Amazon MGM Studios received the bidding struggle for “American Speed,” a race automotive drama with Holland and Austin Butler hooked up to star. “American Speed” marks the third upcoming blockbuster starring Holland. The opposite two, Christopher Nolan‘s subsequent challenge at Common and Marvel‘s “Spider-Man 4” hit theaters in July 2026. Might “American Speed” make it three?
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Dan Wiedenhaupt writes the script for “American Speed,” based mostly on the true story of the Whittington brother, three well-known racecar drivers, two of whom have been caught up within the Nineteen Eighties IMSA scandal, which concerned driver utilizing drug smuggling, cash laundering, and tax evasion to finance their racing. So this one could possibly be a mix of “Miami Vice” and “The Iron Claw” with a touch of “Days Of Thunder” combined in. That doesn’t sound like a nasty recipe for a summer time blockbuster, however Amazon MGM hasn’t introduced an official launch date but.
The challenge lacks a director, however Charles Rosen produces by way of Atlas Leisure with R.D. Whittington and Douglas Banker. Ryan Sanak govt produces by way of Atlas. Rosen’s Atlas simply produced “Oppenheimer,” in order that they’re the banner du jour. Meaning count on an A-list director or a scorching up-and-comer to get behind the digital camera for this one.
As famous earlier, Holland’s latest casting in Nolan’s subsequent movie and the official announcement of “Spider-Man 4” have the actor poised for one more surge of stardom. He didn’t have a film in theaters this yr, however Butler had a number of initiatives hit the massive and small display screen in 2024. Apple TV+‘s “Masters Of The Air” came first for Butler, then “Dune: Part Two” and then Jeff Nichols‘ “The Bikeriders.” Up next for Butler? He’s presently capturing Darren Aronofsky‘s “Caught Stealing” in NYC.
As for Wiedenhaupt, “American Speed” is his largest script up to now. His solely different writing credit score is 2018’s prehistoric actioner “Alpha,” however he’s additionally a producer on Amazon MGM‘s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mercy” starring Chris Pratt.
Keep tuned for extra information on “American Speed,” like which fortunate filmmaker will get to direct Holland and Butler.
