Sony Picks Up Michael Shanks–Adam McKay Sci-Fi Comedy
The move signals Sony backing for a rising Sundance talent under McKay's Hyperobject banner.
Overview
- Sony Pictures acquired an untitled sci-fi comedy written by Michael Shanks with Adam McKay attached to direct.
- McKay and Todd Schulman will produce through Hyperobject Industries, with Andrew Mittman producing via 1.21 Pictures and Kai Dolbashian set as executive producer.
- Story, cast, and production timing remain under wraps, with the project described only by its sci-fi comedy tone.
- Shanks broke out with Together, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and reportedly sold to Neon for $17 million.
- The deal extends Shanks’ prior collaboration with McKay on A24’s Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel and comes as Hyperobject adds projects like a Jeffrey Epstein miniseries with Laura Dern attached.