Ridley Scott to Direct Action Thriller ‘Bomb’ for 20th Century Studios

The filmmaker’s director banner Scott Free will also produce

Ridley Scott Bomb 20th Century Studios

Ridley Scott is attached to direct the action thriller “Bomb,” based on a short story by “Low Tide” filmmaker Kevin McMullin.

McMullin will write the script. The project is seen as having possible franchise potential for a young actor. Scott will also produce the project with Michael Pruss with their Scott free banner.

The project was a competitive situation. 20th Century Studios beat out over nearly a dozen major studios and streamers, including Apple, Netflix, Sony and Warner Brothers. 20th Century Studios emerged victorious when Scott attached himself to direct. McMullin’s deal closed at low seven figures for the short story and writing.

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