is once again mining the non-fiction space for his work. After winning a , the
Actor is attached to star in and produce , an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired. The project is based on the 2020 book . Author Mark A. Bradley’s book follows the 1969 murder of mining union organizer Joseph “Jock” Yablonski, who was killed at home with his wife and daughter. The killings followed Yablonski campaigning against a corrupt union leader, and sparked a lengthy investigation that unveiled shady dealings within the coal industry. John Davis and Jordan Davis will produce via Davis Entertainment. Murphy and Alan Moloney will produce via Big Things Films. Bradley will executive produce. Murphy is busier than ever following his leading role in as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic
bomb. He is attached to work on a sequel trilogy to , the 2002 zombie feature that launched his career, and also has a movie in the works to follow his long-running period gangster TV series. Murphy is repped by CAA, Lou Coulson Associates, David Weber/Sloane Offer. Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth will adapt the script for . The duo worked on , while Jez Butterworth is also known for
James Bond film and , and John-Henry Butterworth’s credits include and . The Butterworths are repped by CAA and Alan Wertheimer at Jackoway Austen. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The
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