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A couple of yr in the past Netflix gained what was stated to be a “ferocious public sale” for Right here Comes the Flood, an elevated character-driven love story and heist film. The streamer sealed the acquisition with a mid-seven determine deal, which is rather a lot for a scripts that on the time had no expertise connected to it. And these days, Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to star.
The script for Netflix’s Right here Comes the Flood is written by Simon Kinberg, who is thought for his work on such large titles as X-Males, Deadpool, Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Star Wars: Rebels and extra. Kinberg will likely be producing the movie with Audrey Chon of Style Movies (X-Males, The Martian, Sherlock Holmes).
Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman, greatest identified for Ozark and Arrested Growth, will direct. Right here Comes the Flood would be the second Netflix function movie Bateman is engaged on as he’s additionally producing The Ladies I’ve Been starring Millie Bobby Brown. Bateman is anticipated to function producer right here as properly.
The primary point out of the challenge was again in July 2021 when Indie Wire reported that Bateman and Kinberg were in negotiations for the movie. It’s stated to be a deal price “mid-seven figures”.
Right here’s all the things else we learn about Netflix’s Right here Comes the Flood:
What’s the plot of Right here Comes the Flood?
On condition that Netflix’s Right here Comes the Flood is a totally unique story that isn’t based mostly on any supply materials, not a lot is thought about it besides the film’s official logline:
An elevated, character-driven love-story heist film, with the heist enjoying out in increments. The thriller sees an Iraqi battle vet touchdown a job at a financial institution. A global thief approaches him to assist strategize and enact a heist within the financial institution. Nonetheless, the veteran is in love with one of many financial institution staff and so they plan to fabricate a double-cross that can see them getting away with the cash and leaving the thief to take the blame.
What can also be identified in regards to the script is that it was so enticing to varied studios that solely a mid-seven determine deal helped Netflix purchase it amid a number of different provides.
Who’s solid in Right here Comes the Flood?
At present, no solid members are formally introduced for the film, however Iron Man and Avengers star Robert Downey Jr. is reportedly in talks for the lead function.
Director and actor Jason Bateman, who has confirmed each his directing and appearing prowess in Netflix’s Ozark, might also play one of many components, in response to Deadline.
What’s the manufacturing standing of Right here Comes the Flood?
Present manufacturing standing: Lively growth (Final up to date: 04/13/2020)
In response to issue 1240 of Production Weekly, filming for Netflix’s Right here Comes the Flood will happen in Los Angeles, US. Though the situation is thought, the dates should not. However, we are going to know extra in regards to the manufacturing schedule within the coming months.
When will Right here Comes the Flood be launched on Netflix?
Netflix’s Right here Comes of Flood at present has no launch date because it hasn’t even began filming but, however we might anticipate it someday somewhat in late 2022 or 2023.