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Eruption
Directed byElizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Jimmy Chin
Based onEruption
by Michael Crichton
James Patterson
Produced by
Production
companies
Crichton Sun
The Story Factory
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Eruption is an upcoming American disaster film based on the 2024 novel by James Patterson & Michael Crichton, directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin.

Plot

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A history-making volcano explosion that is about to wipe away the big island of Hawaii. However, a secret held for decades by the U.S. military is far more terrifying than any volcano.

Production

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Development

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On June 6, 2024, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin were attached to direct the feature film adaptation of James Patterson & Michael Crichton’s novel Eruption, and would produce with Patterson, Sherri Crichton, and Shane Salerno.[1] In July of that year, Sony was set to produce the movie.[2]

Casting

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On July 10, 2024, Keanu Reeves was in talks to star in the film.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (June 6, 2024). "'Free Solo' Helmers Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi To Direct Screen Adaptation Of Michael Crichton James Patterson Bestseller 'Eruption'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Mike Fleming Jr.; Anthony D'Alessandro (July 10, 2024). "Sony Wins Michael Crichton-James Patterson Bestseller 'Eruption' In Seven-Figure Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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