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 to Star in John Grisham’s Legal Thriller ‘The Partner’ for Universal
Tom Holland is suiting up, this time to play a lawyer, in the upcoming adaptation of John Grisham’s novel “The Partner” for Universal Pictures. The actor, who rose to fame playing Peter Parker in Sony’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, will also serve as a producer on the film, which is being written by “The Imitation Game” scribe Graham […]
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