Dallas Jacksonis directing off a script byDavid Hayterof the 20th Century FoxX-Menfranchise and Jackson.
TDE Films is producing alongside former Lionsgate bossRob Friedman.20th Century Studiosacquired the project.
Plot details are being kept quiet other than it has a high concept sci-fi twist.
From left: Dallas Jackson, David Hayter, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and Rob FriedmanTop Dawg Entertainment
Jackson also was the EP ofRebelon BET.
He also sold a series to Paramount+ with Curtis 50 Cent Jacksons G-Unit Film and Television.
In TV, Hayter is developingOperation: Tropical Storm, chronicling the rise of the Yakuza in Hawaii.
Hayter has sold shows to CBS, ABC, FOX, Showtime, Universal International, Crunchyroll and WBTV.
He made his directorial debut with the indie horror filmWolvesstarring Jason Momoa.
Friedman is the CEO of Ascendant Entertainment, which focuses on elevated commercial content with broad appeal.
He launched the company after serving as Co-Chairman of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group from 2012-2017.
He moved to Paramount Pictures as Vice Chairman and COO of the Paramount Motion Picture Group in 1997.
There, he oversaw seven divisions and created Paramounts specialty film division, Paramount Classics.
Hayter is represented by IAG, Fourth Wall, and attorney David Feldman.
Ascendant is represented by Andrew Kramer of Wilkie, Farr, & Gallagher.
TDE is represented by Josh Binder of Rothenberg Mohr & Binder.
