Akiva Goldsman And His Weed Road Pictures In First-Look Deal With MGM
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: MGM has signed a first-look feature film production deal with Oscar-winning writer Akiva Goldsman and his production company, Weed Road Pictures.“Akiva is an incredibly talented writer, director and producer who has successfully adapted some of the most acclaimed books in modern history.
He and his team at Weed Road Pictures have an exceptional track record of producing entertaining, distinct, and emotionally resonate films with global appeal.
From blockbuster franchises and prestige dramas to fantasies and thrillers, his talent knows no bounds, and we can’t wait to dive in together on some truly exciting projects,” said Michael De Luca, MGM’s Film Group Chairman and Pamela Abdy, MGM’s Film Group President.Goldsman notably wrote the script for 2002’s A Beautiful Mind, which went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
His feature credits include Cinderella Man, I, Robot, The Da Vinci Code, and I Am Legend, among others. On the television side Goldsman, who also has a first-look deal with MGM Television, co-created two Paramount+ Star Trek series – Star Trek: Picard, which is currently in production on its third season, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which is premiering in May 2022.
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