Sony Pictures buys Drew Pearce's thriller Penthouse for Tom Holland
The studio pre-emptively acquired Pearce's original idea, which he will write and develop as a starring vehicle for Holland.
Sony Pictures has pre-emptively acquired Penthouse, an original idea by Drew Pearce, the studio is developing as a thriller and a starring vehicle for Tom Holland. Pearce will write the script, according to deadline.com.
The plot is being kept under wraps, and no release date has been announced.
Holland, Harry Holland and Will South will produce for the actor's production company Billy17, while Pearce produces for his company Point of No Return. Ian Fisher will serve as executive producer for Point of No Return.
Billy17 has an existing producing deal with Sony Pictures. In October 2025, the studio announced that Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter and Talia Ryder would co-star alongside Holland in its upcoming Fred Astaire film.
Holland also recently starred in The Odyssey. Pearce's writing credits include Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and Hotel Artemis, which he also directed.
Quick answers
Who is writing Penthouse?
Drew Pearce, who conceived the original idea, is writing the script and producing through his company Point of No Return.
Who is starring in Penthouse?
The film is being developed as a starring vehicle for Tom Holland, who also produces through Billy17.
When will Penthouse be released?
No release date has been announced, and the plot is being kept under wraps.