Without Remorse (film)

Without Remorse is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Stefano Sollima and written by Taylor Sheridan and Akiva Goldsman. It is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy. The film stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, Jack Kesy, Brett Gelman, and Colman Domingo.

Without Remorse
Directed byStefano Sollima
Produced by
Written by
Based onWithout Remorse
by Tom Clancy
Starring
CinematographyPhilippe Rousselot
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Originally to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures, the rights are under negotiation to be transferred to Amazon Studios and it would be released digitally on Prime Video on a yet-to-be-determined date.[1]

Premise

John Clark, a U.S. Navy SEAL, goes on a path of vengeance to solve his wife's murder only to find himself inside a larger conspiracy.

Cast

Production

Savoy Pictures first bought the film rights to Without Remorse soon after the novel was released for $2.5 million.[2] At one point, Keanu Reeves was offered the role as Clark for $7 million but declined.[3] Although the film failed to meet its expected December 1995 release date, it was fast tracked after John Milius joined the production with the intent to write and direct the film, working in close consultation with the original book's author Tom Clancy.[4] Variety magazine reported that Laurence Fishburne and Gary Sinise were later attached to star in the adaptation; however, production was shut down for script problems and financial woes with the production company.[5] The film went under development hell for years until Christopher McQuarrie signed on with Paramount Pictures to direct the adaptation in 2012.[6] Tom Hardy was approached by Paramount to play Clark, and Kevin Costner was slated to reprise his role as mentor William Harper from another Clancy-based film, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), but this version was most likely scrapped.[7]

In 2017, it was announced that Akiva Goldsman signed on with the same studio to produce another film adaptation starring Clark, Rainbow Six.[8] On September 20, 2018, Michael B. Jordan was announced to be playing the character in a two-part film series, which will be composed of Without Remorse and Rainbow Six and produced by Goldsman, Jordan, Josh Appelbaum, and Andre Nemec.[9] In December 2018, Stefano Sollima was hired to direct the film.[10] On January 9, 2019, Variety announced that Taylor Sheridan will rewrite the screenplay.[11]

In September 2019, Jamie Bell and Jodie Turner-Smith were cast, with Luke Mitchell, Jacob Scipio, Cam Gigandet, Jack Kesy, Todd Lasance and Brett Gelman joining in October.[12][13][14][15][16]

Filming began in Berlin by October 2019.[17] Some filming was scheduled to begin on December 19 near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.[18]

Release

Without Remorse was scheduled to be released on February 26, 2021 by Paramount Pictures.[19] The film was originally set to be released on September 18, 2020, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.[20][21] In July 2020, Amazon Studios entered talks to acquire distribution rights to the film and release it digitally on Prime Video.[1]

References
  1. Lang, Brent (July 23, 2020). "Amazon Nears Deal for Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. Fleming Jr., Mike. "Paramount Confirms Christopher McQuarrie Taking On Tom Clancy's 'Without Remorse'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  3. Fretts, Bruce. "Harrison Ford takes on Tom Clancy...again". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  4. "Clancy, Milius: military minds 'Without Remorse'". Variety. 1995-08-07. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
  5. Busch, Anita M. "SAVOY WITHOUT 'REMORSE'". Variety. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  6. "Paramount Confirms Christopher McQuarrie Taking On Tom Clancy's 'Without Remorse".
  7. "Is Tom Hardy Without Remorse?". IGN. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  8. Fleming Jr., Mike (July 11, 2017). "Akiva Goldsman To Paramount; 'Rainbow Six', 'Ologies' & 'Avengelyne'". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  9. Kroll, Justin (September 20, 2018). "Michael B. Jordan to Play Tom Clancy Character John Clark". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. Kroll, Justin (December 5, 2018). "'Sicario 2' Filmmaker to Direct Michael B. Jordan in 'Without Remorse' Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  11. Kroll, Justin. "Taylor Sheridan to Rewrite Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  12. Jamie Bell Joins Michael B. Jordan in ‘Without Remorse’ Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
  13. ‘Queen and Slim’ Star Jodie Turner-Smith Joins Michael B. Jordan in ‘Without Remorse’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  14. ‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Actor Luke Mitchell Boards Paramount’s Tom Clancy Pic ‘Without Remorse’
  15. Paramount Tom Clancy Pic ‘Without Remorse’ Enlists Four For Michael B. Jordan’s Navy SEAL Team
  16. 'Stranger Things' Standout Brett Gelman Joins Michael B. Jordan in 'Without Remorse' (Exclusive)
  17. BER-Baustelle ist wieder Filmkulisse (in German)
  18. Gaskins, Nikki (December 16, 2019). "Movie Filming To Shut Down Several DC Roads, Police Say". Patch. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  19. "Paramount Moves 'Without Remorse' To 2021". 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  20. "Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' Snaps Up New Fall 2020 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  21. Couch, Aaron (February 4, 2019). "Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' Sets 2020 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
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