Overview
- Warner Bros. chose not to greenlight the planned adaptation at a reported $30 million to $40 million budget and has told director Christopher Storer and producer David Heyman they may look for a new home for the project.
- Tom Holland is attached to star and Christopher Storer is set to direct from his own screenplay, with David Heyman producing on the prestige adaptation of Amor Towles’ bestselling 2021 novel.
- People familiar with the situation say the decision reflects studio caution because Warner is undergoing a pending sale to Paramount‑Skydance and has seen executive turnover that left the film without its original champion.
- Rival studios are reported to be preparing pitches for the package and WME, which represents the key talent, did not comment to trade outlets that first reported the story.
- The setback highlights a wider industry trend where mid‑budget prestige dramas face steeper hurdles at major studios as corporate deals and cost scrutiny tighten greenlight decisions.