Jackman Says Thorne's Script Sold Him on Scott's Treasure Island
Hugh Jackman told Variety that reading Jack Thorne's screenplay convinced him to star in Ridley Scott's adaptation of Treasure Island.
Hugh Jackman said in an interview with Variety that Jack Thorne's screenplay is what convinced him to star in Ridley Scott's adaptation of Treasure Island. Jackman explained that he was sold on the project by the script.
Thorne wrote the screenplay and will also serve as an executive producer. He is known for writing Adolescence and the Harry Potter stage show. Scott was reportedly blown away by the script.
Scott and Michael Pruss are producing through the Scott Free banner.
Jackman said he had never read the book or seen a film adaptation of Treasure Island before. He declined to say whether he is involved in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Pirate Roles Before
Jackman previously played the pirate Blackbeard in the Peter Pan prequel Pan.
Quick answers
Who wrote the screenplay for Ridley Scott's Treasure Island?
Jack Thorne wrote the screenplay and will also executive produce.
Who is producing Ridley Scott's Treasure Island?
Ridley Scott and Michael Pruss are producing through the Scott Free banner.
What convinced Hugh Jackman to star in Treasure Island?
Jackman said reading Jack Thorne's script sold him on the project.