This was bound to happen eventually. After all, it only took Hollywood five years to make not one, but two 9/11 movies so this should come as no surprise: Participant Media and Summit Entertainment are planning a movie about the 2010 BP Gulf Oil Spill disaster. Based on a New York Times article focusing on the events prior to the explosion, the film will be written by Matthew Sand, the guy behind Ninja Assassin. Sure, okay, why not?
Let’s get an over the top quote from the studio head, shall we? “This powerful account truly represents the ideal aims of storytelling, where the search for the truth uncovers everyday heroism in the face of adversity, and so is destined to be an important film appealing to international audiences all over the world.” It should be noted that the quote comes from Michael Garin, the president of Imagenation Abu Dhabi. Seems the Middle East is really sticking it to the British based BP, no? Oh, this just took an unnecessary political turn. Gotta love it.
Source: Variety
