In addition to directing, Greengrass will be producing the film alongside Shane Salerno, The Story Factory, and Greg Goodman. Executive producers include Newman and Amy Lord. Drowning tells the gripping story of a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, where survivors find themselves trapped in a submerged section of the aircraft, desperately struggling to survive. Among the survivors is an engineer and his young daughter, while the girl's mother, who is also the engineer's estranged wife, works tirelessly as part of the rescue team.
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This exciting project follows the recent announcement that the next installment of the popular Bourne Identity franchise will be directed by Edward Berger, known for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front. Greengrass, who previously directed three Bourne films and helped establish the franchise as a massive success, has also delivered critically acclaimed films such as 22 July and News of the World. Drowning plays to Greengrass's strengths, combining technically impressive rescue operations with poignant human drama, similar to his previous works.
The novel quickly gained popularity and earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller list. It has also been recognized as one of the Best Books of the Year by esteemed publications and booksellers like Amazon and Waterstones.
Source: Deadline