Tom Holland Takes on Legal Thriller “The Partner” Adaptation
With upcoming projects like Spider-Man 4, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and a couple of indie flicks named Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon, Tom Holland seems to have a busy schedule. However, after a year-long break post the release of 2023’s The Crowded Room, Holland is back in action. According to Deadline, the British actor has recently signed on to star in and produce the legal thriller “The Partner,” based on John Grisham’s bestselling novel from 1997.
The Plot Unveiled
Written by Graham Moore, known for The Imitation Game, “The Partner” will showcase Holland in a morally complex role akin to his characters in Cherry or The Devil All The Time, rather than his Spider-Man persona. The story revolves around Patrick Lanigan (played by Holland), a law firm partner who stages his death and escapes to South America with $90 million. However, his actions leave behind a bewildered wife and a newborn child, and things take a turn when the client from his law firm realizes the money has been stolen, setting Lanigan on a collision course with his past.
Hollywood’s Attempts and Holland’s Involvement
“The Partner” is a coveted adaptation from Grisham’s collection, and Hollywood has previously tried to bring it to the big screen. In 2012, director John Lee Hancock was set to helm the project for New Regency, but it faced setbacks, eventually landing in Universal’s hands. Now, with Holland both starring in and producing the film through his company Billy17 in partnership with Rideback, it seems that the perfect match for “The Partner” has been found. Another successful venture for Holland as he adds this project to his repertoire!
FAQs
Q: What is the plot of “The Partner” by John Grisham?
A: The story follows Patrick Lanigan, a law firm partner who fakes his death and runs off with $90 million to South America, setting off a chain of events with his past catching up to him.
Q: Who is playing the lead role in the adaptation of “The Partner”?
A: Tom Holland is set to star as Patrick Lanigan in the film adaptation of John Grisham’s novel.
Q: What sets “The Partner” apart from other legal thrillers?
A: The morally complex character of Patrick Lanigan and the intricate web of deceit and consequences make “The Partner” a unique and engaging legal thriller.
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