The Janson Directive movie production status is currently Pre-Production
May 1, 2018 • Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
Follows a former consular ops agent who, after leaving covert operations due to the high number of sanctioned serial killings, goes into business as private security consultant. Teamed with a sharpshooter, Janson only takes assignments that he believes will lead to helping those in need.
verbatim plot from variety.com
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Who stars in The Janson Directive: Cast List
Argylle, Freelance
Who's making The Janson Directive: Crew List
A look at the The Janson Directive behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Akiva Goldsman last wrote Doctor Sleep and The Dark Tower.
Director
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Screenwriters
Producers
Brad FischerHiram Garcia
Akiva Goldsman
William Sherak
Ben Smith
Companies
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Production: What we know about The Janson Directive?
Key Facts
- Dwayne Johnson was originally attached to star, but given his busy schedule with various projects, John Cena has now been pegged to topline (Variety, 4/30/18).
- The movie will figure into a larger cinematic universe of movies based on the works of Robert Ludlum (Hollywood Reporter, 5/18/16).
- Adapted from Robert Ludlum's novel.
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2016 - May: The film was set to Development status.
James Vanderbilt will adapt Janson Directive from a story co-authored with Akiva Goldsman. Dwayne Johnson will produce and star in the film.
- 2014 - September: The film was set to Development status.
Akiva Goldsman will rewrite the script by John Hlavin. Dwayne Johnson will produce and star in the film.
- 2014 - July: The film was set to Development status.
The Janson Directive Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Janson Directive is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Popeye and Shrek 5.