The books of Jo Nesbo seem to be hot property in Hollywood at the moment. Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way are developing the as yet unreleased Blood On Snow over at Warner Brothers and now Channing Tatum is looking to star, produce and potentially co-direct The Son.
This novel is also as yet unreleased, but here’s the set-up.
SONNY’S ON THE RUN
Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates, and absolves them of their sins.
HE’S BEEN LIED TO HIS WHOLE LIFE
But then one prisoner’s confession changes everything. He knows something about Sonny’s disgraced father.
SONNY WANTS REVENGE
He needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes.
WHATEVER THE COST
The book is released in May. Tatum will produce and may direct with producing partner Reid Carolin.
Source: Deadline
