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Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421
Directed byPaul Greengrass
Screenplay bySteve Kloves
Based onDrowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by T. J. Newman
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Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Steve Kloves, based on the novel of the same name by T. J. Newman.

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On March 26, 2023, it was announced that Warner Bros. Pictures had acquired the film rights to the novel Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by T. J. Newman, with Shane Salerno serving as producer through The Story Factory and Newman serving as an executive producer.[1] Paul Greengrass was hired to write and direct the project on November 28.[2] On March 26, 2024, it was announced that Steve Kloves was set to adapt the novel, after Greengrass chose to direct The Lost Bus first.[3]

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  1. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 26, 2023). "Warner Bros. Wins Fevered Weekend Auction For T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421;' Deal Reaches $1.5M Against $3M". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 28, 2023). "Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 26, 2024). "Steve Kloves To Adapt T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Paul Greengrass At Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2024.