Shawn Levy Original Sci Fi Somewhere Out There
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix has acquired the sci-fi spec script "Somewhere Out There," written by Max Taxe, following a competitive bidding war, with Shawn Levy attached to direct and produce through his 21 Laps banner.
- The film is described as an "emotional sci-fi" similar to "Arrival" and "The Adam Project," focusing on a grieving father who sends a message into space and receives a response.
- Several prominent actors are reportedly interested in the lead role of the father, and Becca Edelman will oversee the project at 21 Laps.
- Shawn Levy recently finished production on the Star Wars film "Starfighter," starring Ryan Gosling, and his previous film, "Deadpool & Wolverine," became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever.
- Max Taxe, who previously wrote the HBO Max sci-fi romantic comedy "Moonshot," is already collaborating with 21 Laps on another project, "Ripple," starring Jack Quaid.
