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Amazon MGM greenlights new film projects

First reported Oct 28, 5:47 PM ET · Latest Nov 2, 5:42 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 2, 7:30 PM ET

Where things stand

Amazon MGM is developing two new feature films, including a pirate‑themed fantasy adaptation by ND Stevenson and a comedy sequel starring Sacha Baron Cohen, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The studio announced that Kate Herron and Kari Granolund are writing the script for “Scarlet Morning,” a movie adaptation of Stevenson’s fantasy novel about a pirate adventure.

Every report, newest first

  1. ND Stevenson’s ‘Scarlet Morning’ in the Works as Movie From Kate Herron, Roy Lee at Amazon MGM (Exclusive) — The Hollywood Reporter

    Herron and Kari Granlund are writing the script for the feature adapting 'Nimona' creator Stevenson's fantasy novel about a pirate adventure.

  2. ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Extends Theatrical Run as Amazon MGM Says Movie “Delivered Against Our Goals” (Exclusive) — The Hollywood Reporter

    Sacha Baron Cohen directs and stars in the feature that is now streaming on Prime Video.

Questions

  • Neither report provides a release schedule, cast details for “Scarlet Morning,” or budget information for either film. Open

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More: background

“Scarlet Morning” is based on a novel by ND Stevenson, the creator of the graphic novel “Nimona.” The other project, “Ali G: Who Iz I?” is a sequel to the comedy character Ali G, directed and headlined by Sacha Baron Cohen, now streaming on Prime Video after an extended theatrical run.

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