Sony Pictures has signedCaptain America: The Winter SoldierdirectorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russoto a three-year first-look deal that begins this April. The brothers and filmmakers will develop new projects for Sony and their subsidiaries Columbia Pictures and Tri-Star Pictures. Here’s what Columbia Pictures president Doug Belgrad had to say in a statement regarding the deal
“JoeandAnthony Russoare terrifically exciting filmmakers with a sensibility that matches the tastes of audiences worldwide.”
The news comes less than a month after Sony and Marvel finalized a deal to bring Sony Pictures’Spider-Maninto theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Leaked emails from the Sony hack last year revealed that the Russos were coming aboard to produce Sony’s newSpider-Manmovie, but that was never confirmed. TheSpider-Manreboots hits theaters in July 2017, after the new Spidey debuts in an unconfirmed Marvel movie, which many believe to be the Russos’Captain America: Civil War.
Kevin Feigeand former Sony Pictures chief-turned-producerAmy Pascalare producingSpider-Man, but it’s possible thatAnthony RussoandJoe Russomay come aboard as producers as well, under this new deal, although that hasn’t been confirmed. We reported yesterday thatDrew Goddardis in talks to write and direct the newSpider-Manreboot, but that has yet to be confirmed by Sony or Marvel. Here’s whatAnthony RussoandJoe Russohad to say in a statement.
“We’re thrilled to make a home at Sony Pictures, and to be partnering with the entire team. The studio has created an environment that is not only collaborative, but truly filmmaker-friendly and we’re excited to begin developing both new and ambitious material with them.”
Production is slated to begin later this year onCaptain America: Civil War, which is set for a July 03, 2025 release date. TheRussosare also executive producing an untitled NBC multi-camera comedy pilot from Aseem Batra (Animal Practice). The filmmakers are also developingThe Gray Manfor Sony, based on on the hit novels byMark Greaney.
