Tom Holland to star in and produce John Grisham’s ‘The Partner’ for Universal
- Tom Holland will star as a lawyer in the adaptation of John Grisham's novel 'The Partner' for Universal Pictures, where he will also serve as a producer.
- The story follows Patrick Lanigan, who steals $90 million, fakes his death, and flees to Brazil, leaving behind his family.
- The film is being scripted by Graham Moore, known for 'The Imitation Game', and has no confirmed release date yet.
- Holland's upcoming projects include 'Spider-Man 4' and a potential role in the next 'Avengers' sequels.
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In brief: Tom Holland to star in, produce 'The Partner' and more
Tom Holland is going to star in and produce an adaptation of John Grisham‘s bestselling novel The Partner. Deadline first reported the news Wednesday, saying that The Imitation Game‘s Graham Moore will script the drama film for Universal. The novel follows protagonist Patrick Lanigan, a young partner at a law firm who fakes his death, leaving behind a wife and newborn daughter, to create a new life for himself … A24 has released the trailer for …
Tom Holland to star in and produce John Grisham’s ‘The Partner’ for Universal
Tom Holland has signed on to star in and produce The Partner, a film adaptation of John Grisham’s 1997 bestselling novel. Universal Pictures has enlisted The Imitation Game screenwriter Graham Moore to adapt the legal thriller, which marks Holland’s venture into more complex and morally ambiguous roles. The story follows Patrick Lanigan, a lawyer from a prestigious Biloxi law firm who fakes his death in a burning car, leaving behind a wife, new…
Tom Holland entering the "John Grisham protagonist" phase of his career
If there's one thing that unites the protagonists of the many movies based on the works of John Grisham—your various Matts (Damon or McConaughey), your Julia Roberts or Tom Cruises, it's that none of them are little boys. (Okay, Brad Renfro was just 11 in The Client, but he had Tommy Lee Jones to help balance things out.) And so it inevitably feels like there's a certain reach for maturity happening when we learn that Tom Holland is now aspiring…
Tom Holland to Star In ‘The Imitation Game’ Movie Adaptation, First New Role Since Engagement News | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Tom Holland is adding another film role to his slate! The 28-year-old actor was just announced to be starring in The Partner, an upcoming movie based on the John Grisham novel “The Imitation Game,” Deadline reports. This is the first project for the actor after it was revealed he proposed to girlfriend Zendaya over the holiday break! Keep reading to find out more… In addition to starring, Tom is also set to serve as a producer on the pic, which …
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