In exciting news for fans of action films, Will Smith has been confirmed to star in the upcoming action-thriller Sugar Bandits. The film is generating a lot of buzz ahead of the European Film Market, where it is expected to make big waves. While details about the plot are being kept under wraps, we do know that Sugar Bandits is based on Chuck Hogan's novel, Devils in Exile.
AGC Studios is stepping up to finance the project, which is currently without a director attached. The film will be presented at the European Film Market in Berlin, with Smith and Jon Mone producing for Westbrook Studios. Ryan Shimazaki is overseeing the project, in collaboration with producers Stuart Ford for AGC Studios and Richard Abate for 3 Arts Entertainment. AGC International and CAA Media Finance have secured the worldwide distribution rights.
Hogan, known for his work on films like The Town and 13 Hours, has written the screenplay for Sugar Bandits, adapting his own novel. The story revolves around Neal Maven, a former soldier returning from the Iraq War with limited job opportunities. He joins forces with other veterans to carry out daring heists on local drug dealers in Boston.
Interestingly, Sugar Bandits was originally set up over a decade ago at Universal Pictures, with discussions revolving around Joe Carnahan potentially directing. But now, it seems the project has found a new lease on life with the involvement of Will Smith and the talented team behind it.
Smith's recent filmography includes Antoine Fuqua's historical thriller Emancipation, which was released by Apple TV+ less than a year after the actor made headlines for an incident at the Oscars ceremony involving Chris Rock. In addition to Sugar Bandits, Smith has other highly anticipated projects on the horizon, including the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise and a long-awaited sequel to I Am Legend.
Fans of Smith and action-packed crime dramas will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting more news about Sugar Bandits. The European Film Market, scheduled to run from February 15th to 21st, will coincide with the Berlin Film Festival, building even more anticipation for this upcoming project.
Stay tuned for further updates on Sugar Bandits as more information becomes available. Will Smith's collaboration with AGC Studios and Chuck Hogan's gripping story promises to deliver an intense and thrilling cinematic experience that action fans won't want to miss.
