Remember the Just Cause film adaption that was announced a few years ago" Apart from reports of Aquaman?s Jason Momoa starring as the project?s lead, news of the adaption never gained much steam. Now it?s returned to the forefront with an intriguing new development. John Wick creator and screenwriter Derek Kolstad will pen the Just Cause film?s script. At present, it remains unclear as to whether Momoa is still attached.
Variety reported the news, noting that Constanin Film, the production company behind the Resident Evil movie reboot, acquired the game franchise?s rights. The company?s Robert Kulzer will produce the Just Cause project, alongside Prime Universe Films? Adrian Askarieh and Kolstad. Martin Moszkowicz of Constantin Film will serve as an executive producer, as will publisher Square Enix. Both Kulzer and Askarieh are credited with producing other video game-related movie properties. Kulzer produces Resident Evil; meanwhile, Askarieh was associated with the Hitman films.
For now, details about the movie itself are quite scarce. However, according to Variety, Just Cause is a top priority for Constantin Film, as shooting is expected to kick off sometime in 2020. In addition, producers reportedly intend to develop Just Cause into a full blown cinematic franchise.

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