Amazon MGM Studios has picked up a new firefighter film starring Glen Powell, with Ron Howard set to direct. The project comes from a pitch by screenwriter Christina Hodson, with Imagine Entertainment and Powell’s company Barnstorm joining forces to produce.
According to Deadline, the story follows two childhood friends who have grown apart but now work as elite firefighters. They must fix their broken relationship when they face a series of deadly fires spreading across Texas. The Texas setting is particularly fitting for Powell, who is a proud Texan born in Austin and frequently celebrates his home state roots. The project brings together a strong creative team, with Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody producing alongside Dan Cohen and Glen Powell.
