Ben affleck bought the film rights to the blade itself in 2008 for his production company. But none of those deals generated quite the publicity of his most recent. His novel good people was made into a movie starring james franco and kate hudson, and his other books are in various stages of development for film. Goldsman will write the adaptations and produce the films with shane salerno and the story factory. Sep 07, 2019 will smith has signed up for paramount pictures adaptation of marcus sakeys novel brilliance.
The book opens with a story about a young boy in a cannibalistic horror scene on a ship at sea circa 1532. Brilliance movie in the works with will smith to star hollywood. Nov 16, 2018 akiva goldsman to adapt marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy with the story factory posted on 11162018 exclusive. The film reunites smith with oscarwinning writer avika goldsman, who worked with the. Legendary pictures adapting superpower thriller brilliance from writer marcus sakey. Works written by other authors but set in the brilliance continuity include twist by kevin j.
The screen rights for brilliance were sold to legendary pictures, with actor will smith initially attached to star. Akiva goldsman adapting marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy. There were moments that actually made me say holy crap. Legendary pictures has acquired the rights to crimethriller novelist marcus sakeys story, brilliance, about humans with xmen like abilities. Marcus sakey is the author of four novels, three of which are in development as feature films. The producers will shop the book series, which has sold two million copies worldwide. They already attached the producers palak patel and joe roth. Legendary pictures recently acquired the film rights to marcus sakeys brilliance saga. Sakey is now ready to publish his fifth novel in six years. Theres a lot of dystopias out there as of late, but this ones a worthy addition to the shelf. Will smith has bowed out of legendary entertainments brilliance, an adaptation of marcus sakeys novel. Marcus sakey is a producer and writer, known for good people 2014, afterlife and. Akiva goldsman has signed on to write and produce the film adaptations of author marcus sakeys bestselling brilliance trilogy. Book three in the brilliance series really lives up to its name.
Jul 19, 20 marcus sakey on brilliance rick kogan a few days before i read his latest novel, i saw marcus sakey sitting with a bunch of other local crime writers at a tavern in the printers row neighborhood. This is not, however, sakeys first hollywood collaboration. Brilliance, the novel from marcus sakey, takes place in a world in which one percent of the population has special powers. Will smith and noomi rapace topline director julius onahs. The mix of film noir and fantasy in afterlife is not new to sakey, but adapting the screenplay from his own book is. Its set in a futuristic world where some people are born with special. Author marcus sakey talks about his new novel brilliance screen rant interviews author marcus sakey about his new scifi novel brilliance, which is being adapted as a feature film by legendary pictures and screenwriter david koepp. Jul 16, 2017 author marcus sakey sits down for a conversation with the chicago suntimes at the langham chicago. In chicago, a woman can go invisible by being where no one is looking. Part of the buzz was that this was a book that a number of studios were pursuing. They are the one percent in wyoming, a little girl reads peoples darkest secrets by the way they fold their arms.
The novel from marcus sakey takes place in a world in which one percent. Earlier this month, it was reported that original the girl with the dragon tattoo star noomi rapace was in talks for a leading role. Perhaps a better world is so disheartening because while brilliance offered glimpses of the choice to be made, here the choice is clear. Imagine entertainment has won an auction for screen rights to afterlife, the marcus sakey novel that went out to producers and studios last weekend. The brilliance trilogy is in development for film starring will smith. He writes deeply compelling films that leave you talking afterward.
Akiva goldsman to adapt marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy. I spend a lot of time hating the author, he gripes, but in. Akiva goldsman to adapt marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy with the story factory posted on 11162018 exclusive. Below is a list of marcus sakeys books in order of when they were originally published. Akiva goldsman adapt marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy the story.
Brilliance by marcus sakey is a sci fi thriller that plays out like an action film. Will smith to star in adaptation of marcus sakeys novel brilliance. In wyoming, a little girl reads peoples darkest secrets by the way. Will smith has dropped out of legendary entertainments upcoming scifisuperhero adaptation brilliance, based on the novel by marcus sakey. Brilliance movie in the works with will smith to star. Marcus sakeys thrillers have been nominated for more than fifteen awards, named new york times editors picks, and selected among esquire magazines top 5 books of the year. Marcus sakey is an american author and host to the travel channel show hidden city. Those are just some of the big questions behind this visceral, inventive thriller by prolific crime writer sakey the two deaths of daniel hayes, 2011, etc. The book is set in a world where 1% of the children born are savants, or brilliants.
Brilliance will make you happy from start to finish. Marcus sakey novel afterlife to become movie with imagine. Jul 23, 20 sakeys primary goal was to build an engrossing world and throttle a plot forward, and he did both beautifully. Imagine entertainment has won an auction for screen rights to afterlife, the marcus sakey novel that went out to producers and studios last. Will smith men in black, the pursuit of happyness, gemini man has been hired on to star in the film adaptation of the marcus sakey novel. Review brilliance will make you happy from start to finish. Marcus sakey became a published author in 2007 with his debut novel, the blade itself. The film rights to his second and third novels, good people and at the citys edge, have also been bought. Jul 19, 2017 the mix of film noir and fantasy in afterlife is not new to sakey, but adapting the screenplay from his own book is. Author marcus sakey sits down for a conversation with the chicago suntimes at the langham chicago. Will smith and noomi rapace topline director julius onahs adaptation of marcus sakey s scifi novel brilliance. May 30, 2014 will smith departs superhero tale brilliance. Will smith and noomi rapace topline director julius onahs adaptation of marcus sakeys scifi novel brilliance. And so, marcus sakeys new novel, brilliance, is not at all like marcus sakeys previous five novels, all of which i have enjoyed, all of which fit comfortably under the crime thriller.
Entertainment weekly simply put, marcus sakeys brilliance saga is awesome. Kirkus perfectly titled, this tourdeforce has it alla credible protagonist, a riveting plot, and enough philosophical questions for a roomful of jesuits. Smith and goldsman are teaming for their fourth film together. The film reunites smith with oscarwinning writer avika goldsman. Marcus sakey is a producer and actor, known for good people 2014, brilliance and hidden city with marcus sakey 2011. This is the fourth film smith and goldsman have teamed together for. Im excited to dig in with story factory to help generate the movies these wonderful novels. Marcus sakey published his first book, the blade itself, in 2008 to which the film rights were quickly secured by ben affleck. Will smith is in talks to star in brilliance, an adaptation of a novel by marcus sakey, to be directed by julius onah. Will smith, akiva goldsman to turn marcus sakey novel. Its set in a future where nonneurotypical people demonized as twists by society are threatening the status quo. Goldsman will write the adaptations and produce the. Brilliance movie trailer, release date, cast, plot, news.
Based on marcus sakeys bestselling brilliance trilogy books which is described as follows. Its set in a future where nonneurotypical people demonized as twists by society are threatening the status quo of the normal population with their unique gifts. Sakey has licensed the brilliance franchise to kindle worlds, a commercial venue for fan fiction, as the abnorm chronicles. Sakeys primary goal was to build an engrossing world and throttle a plot forward, and he did both beautifully. Akiva goldsman adapt marcus sakeys brilliance trilogy the. Set in an alternate reality united states where 1% of children known as. Deadline reported, and marcus has confirmed, that legendary pictures has acquired the rights to brilliance, his forthcoming book. Will smith and akiva goldsman developing brilliance movie film.
Marcus sakey founding partner ritual beverage company. Its hard to explain, but some authors over describe, some spend too much of the page explaining how the character is feeling, some write like they regressed to their teenage years. I spend a lot of time hating the author, he gripes, but in the next breath. Jul 19, 20 and so, marcus sakey s new novel, brilliance, is not at all like marcus sakey s previous five novels, all of which i have enjoyed, all of which fit comfortably under the crime thriller.
Will smith has signed up for paramount pictures adaptation of marcus sakeys novel brilliance. If you havent read any thing else of this writer do it now. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Sep 06, 2019 the film adaptation of marcus sakeys novel brilliance has been acquired by paramount pictures, deadline reports. View marcus sakeys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The novels good people along with at the citys edge came afterwards hot off the success of his debut. Brilliance is reportedly a slight divergence from sakeys drama and crime thriller background toward an xmenstyle premise painting a picture of an alternate universe where 1%. His novel afterlife july 18, 2017 is soon to be a major motion picture from imagine entertainment and producers ron howard and brian grazer. Since then hes written fourteen books and counting in the years that were to follow. Ultimately brilliance is a science fiction book that takes place in an alternate reality, a reality in which people with extraordinary abilities started being born in. Marcus sakey talks new book thriller afterlife, coming. It is ironic that marcus sakey is writing about individuals with above average talents when he himself rises above the everyday writer to create an amazing piece of literature.
Legendary pictures adapting superpower thriller brilliance. Marcus sakey on brilliance rick kogan a few days before i read his latest novel, i saw marcus sakey sitting with a bunch of other local crime writers. Will smith set to star in film adaptation of brilliance geektyrant. He has been nominated for or won an anthony, barry, macavity, strand critics circle, readers choice, crimespree, dilys, crime shot, romantic times, and itw thriller award. Not just because the story is over, but because the final book is often a little bit of a disappointment. Production dates have not yet been set, but stay tuned for more movie i. Mar, 20 legendary pictures adapting superpower thriller brilliance from writer marcus sakey. The film reunites smith with oscarwinning writer avika goldsman, who worked with the actor on i am. There have been many occasions where i have completely lost myself in a series and come away feeling let down by the finale and wishing the author could take it all back and start again. Everything you need to know about brilliance movie.
From marcus sakey, a modern master of suspense chicago suntimes and one of our best storytellers michael connelly, comes an adventure thats at once breakneck thriller and shrewd social commentary. Citing dennis lehane, laura lippman and michael crichton as among his favorite authors, sakey has written eight previous novels and found a. His latest target may be the most dangerous man alive, a brilliant drenched in. Will smith is reuniting with his winters tale director akiva goldsman to develop the brilliance movie, a scifi film based on the book by marcus sakey. The film adaptation of marcus sakeys novel brilliance has been acquired by paramount pictures, deadline reports. Marcus sakey is a producer and writer, known for good people 2014, afterlife and brilliance.
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