Matthew Michael Carnahan to Direct 'The Gatekeeper' for Amazon MGM Studios and Di Bonaventura Pictures
The film is based on James Byrne's novel 'Deadlock' and adapted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Brian Helgeland.
“Mosul filmmaker Matthew Michael Carnahan is set to direct The Gatekeeper, which is in development for Amazon MGM Studios and Di Bonaventura Pictures.”
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Matthew Michael Carnahan is set to direct The Gatekeeper for Amazon MGM Studios and Di Bonaventura Pictures, according to Deadline.
What is The Gatekeeper about?
The film is based on author James Byrne's novel Deadlock. It follows Desmond "Dez" Aloysius Limerick, an unconventional, multi-talented ex-operative. After a chance meeting where he saves a reporter's life, Dez stumbles across a vast conspiracy and must stop the forces trying to keep their secrets safe.
Who is adapting the story?
Oscar-winning L.A. Confidential scribe Brian Helgeland adapted the screenplay. While the character of Dez Limerick was introduced in Byrne's novel The Gatekeeper, Deadline reports the film project is based mostly on the second book in the series, Deadlock.
Di Bonaventura Pictures and Pouya Shahbazian are producing the project.
Carnahan's directorial debut was the film Mosul, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. He also wrote World War Z for Paramount and Deepwater Horizon, which was produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is producing The Gatekeeper?
Di Bonaventura Pictures and Pouya Shahbazian are producing the film.
Which James Byrne novel is the film based on?
While the character first appeared in a novel called The Gatekeeper, the film is based mostly on Byrne's second Dez Limerick novel, Deadlock.
What is Matthew Michael Carnahan known for?
Carnahan made his directorial debut with the film Mosul. He also wrote the screenplays for World War Z and Deepwater Horizon.
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