EXCLUSIVE: Gerard McMurray, who directed Burning Sands, one of Netflix’s first original features for the streamer, has made his return to the studio as he is set to direct The Formula with John Boyega and Robert De Niro attached to star.
McMurray will write, direct, and produce the film via his recently formed production company, Buppie Productions. Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro and Berry Welsh will also produce.The story will follow a Formula One racing prodigy is forced to become a getaway driver to save the only family he has left.
The project came together under Jane Rosenthal and Berry Welsh’s overall deal with Netflix. Jason Michael Berman was exec producer with Sam Shaw and Buppie Productions’ Ephraim Walker on as co-producers.Boyeg
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