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Jason Bateman has announced that he will direct the new crime film The Cackling of the Dodos, starring Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson, in collaboration with the Netflix platform.
The project was revealed during Netflix's annual presentation led by Dan Lin, the company's Head of Film, who shared details about the film based on an original screenplay by novelist Ray Curtis, known for his book Kingdomtide.
The story follows George, a farmer in a small town, who experiences a disastrous day when he discovers a corpse inside a grain storage, inadvertently becoming entangled in a chaotic cover-up alongside his boss, Danny.
Bateman is also producing the film through his company Aggregate Films alongside his partner Michael Costigan. This project continues Bateman's ongoing relationship with Netflix, which has seen success with the series Ozark, as well as his roles in other films and series on the platform.
Currently, Sam Rockwell is starring in the adventure-comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, directed by Gore Verbinski, and has appeared in the HBO series White Lotus. Woody Harrelson recently appeared in the film Ella McCay and the ensemble comedy Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.
Notable Artistic Collaboration Among Prominent Stars
The film brings together well-known talents in the cinema world, with Rockwell and Harrelson expected to add depth and distinction to the project under Bateman’s direction, who has extensive experience in directing and producing crime dramas.
Significance of the Project in Bateman’s Career
The Cackling of the Dodos represents a new step in Bateman’s career with Netflix, reflecting the continued collaboration following the successes of the acclaimed series Ozark. This further solidifies his status as a prominent director and producer in the crime drama genre.
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