Summary
Netflix and Amazon are in a bidding war over the rights to the film project Crime 101 starring Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal.
Both platforms are prepared to invest a maximum of $100 million in securing the film rights, with Amazon currently taking the lead in the bidding process. Although there are no formal agreements in place for Hemsworth and Pascal, they have demonstrated interest in playing roles in the film prior to the commencement of the actors' strike.
Netflix and Amazon are in a fierce competition to secure the film project Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal. The novella, written by author Don Winslow, revolves around a detective's pursuit of a jewel thief along the Pacific Coast Highway. This thrilling story boasts two prominent characters.
According to Deadline, both Netflix and Amazon are prepared to spend up to $100 million in their attempts to acquire the rights to Crime 101. While no agreements have been reached, Amazon is currently leading the bidding process. The involvement of Hemsworth and Pascal in the film is not yet confirmed, but they had expressed their interest prior to the ongoing actors strike led by SAG-AFTRA.
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Source: Deadline