Will Michael Mann’s Next Film Be ‘Agincourt’ Or ‘Go Like Hell’?
By Russ Fischer/May 27, 2011 3:21 pm EST
It appears that Agincourt is still the most likely next film for Michael Mann, but now he is also signed to develop a script based on the book Go Like Hell, with an eye to possibly direct. The book follows the Ford Motor Company’s efforts to reinvent itself, and the showdown with Ferrari at Le Mans in the mid ’60s. Much more detail on the project is after the break.
Variety says the director is nearing a deal to develop the script, and then possibly direct based on Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferarri, and their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans by A.J. Baimes.
But unless the script is whipped into shape far more quickly than is typical for Mann, this probably won’t be ready to go any time soon. Jason Keller wrote the existing draft of the script, but we don’t know if someone else might be brought on to rewrite as the development process moves forward. Brad Pitt was evidently a possible choice to star at one point, there is no deal in place and (as you’d expect) of course Brad Pitt was a choice to star.
Here’s an extensive rundown of the book, from the official site:
