EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has acquired the action-comedy Regulators, starring Nicky Jam, who is also producing via music label La Industria, Inc.The deal followed multiple studio bids for the Westbrook Studios project.
Story details are being kept under wraps.Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona are attached to write the screenplay based on their pitch to the studio.
The two have already appeared on the Black List for their action script Fight or Flight.In addition to Jam, Will Smith, Jon Mone, Miguel Melendez and Heather Washington will produce the feature for Westbrook Studios, alongside Juan Diego Medina and Lorenzo Braun for La Industria, Inc. / Three Six Zero.Universal EVP of production Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for the studio.Jam, a singer-songwriter, rapper and actor, appeared in Bad Boys for Life.
The global Latin music star has also appeared in his own TV series, El Ganador, and online show The Rockstar.In addition to his work with Cortrona, McLaren previously wrote How It Ends, which was also featured on the Black List and premiered on Netflix with David M.
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