Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin to Lead Survival Thriller 'A Speck in the Sea'
Orlando von Einsiedel directs the true-story film, with 193, a Legendary company, launching international sales at AFM.
Jeremy Renner and Josh Brolin are attached to star in the survival thriller A Speck in the Sea, directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, according to Deadline. 193, a Legendary company, is launching international sales on the title at AFM.
Jeff Pope wrote the screenplay. Mark Bauch of One Day's Walk and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback are producing the film, while CAA Media Finance and WME Independent are co-repping North American rights.
The film tells the true story of Montauk lobster fisherman Johnny Aldridge, played by Brolin, and his fishing partner Anthony Sosinski, played by Renner.
From documentary to survival drama
The story goes back to 2013, when Aldridge fell off his fishing boat in the Atlantic Ocean at night while Sosinski slept below deck.
Von Einsiedel won an Academy Award for directing the short documentary The White Helmets, and Pope was Oscar-nominated for adapting Philomena. Brolin earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Milk, while Renner was nominated for The Hurt Locker and The Town.
193 has secured international sales this year for projects including Park Chan-wook's The Brigands of Rattlecreek.
Quick answers
Who stars in A Speck in the Sea?
Jeremy Renner and Josh Brolin are attached to star, with Brolin playing Johnny Aldridge and Renner playing Anthony Sosinski.
Who is directing A Speck in the Sea?
Orlando von Einsiedel, who won an Academy Award for the short documentary The White Helmets, is directing.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Jeff Pope, Oscar-nominated for adapting Philomena, wrote the screenplay.