Paramount Pictures has secured an overall deal with acclaimed filmmaker James Mangold. This partnership positions Mangold to develop, direct, and produce feature film projects for the studio owned by Skydance.
Exciting Beginnings with “High Side”
The deal was announced on the first day of Paramount’s new leadership under Co-Chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg. The kick-off project will be “High Side,” which sees Mangold reunite with actor Timothée Chalamet. Paramount acquired this project following a competitive bidding war.
Statements from Studio Leaders
- Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg shared their enthusiasm: “James Mangold is one of the most talented filmmakers working today.” They expressed their excitement about welcoming him to Paramount.
- Mangold responded positively, emphasizing the studio’s passion for filmmaking and their excitement towards his future projects.
About “High Side”
“High Side” is based on an original, unpublished short story by Jaime Oliveira, who is adapting the screenplay. The film tells the story of a former MotoGP racer. Producing the project will be Peter Chernin and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment, alongside Mangold’s own Turnpike Films.
Strategic Moves by Paramount
Since their appointment, Greenstein and Goldberg have made significant strides at Paramount:
- They secured a four-year exclusive deal with the Duffer Brothers.
- A major film deal was established with Activision to create a live-action film based on the popular Call of Duty video game franchise.
- They purchased the R-rated comedy spec script “Bald Eagles.”
- Weapons producers JD Lifshitz and Raphel Margules were brought in to lead a new genre label at the studio.
James Mangold’s Filmography
James Mangold has an impressive directing portfolio. His feature films include:
- “Heavy”
- “Cop Land”
- “Girl, Interrupted”
- “Walk the Line”
- “3:10 to Yuma”
- “Logan” (Academy Award Best Adapted Screenplay Nominee)
- “Ford v. Ferrari” (Academy Award Best Picture Nominee)
- “A Complete Unknown” (Academy Award Best Picture Nominee)
Recently, he received a Best Director nomination for “Ford v. Ferrari.”
Future Collaborations
Throughout his career, Mangold has worked with many legendary actors, including Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, and Reese Witherspoon, among others. He is currently represented by WME, Entertainment 360, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
This partnership between Paramount Pictures and James Mangold marks an exciting chapter for the studio and film enthusiasts alike, promising a bright future filled with compelling storytelling and talent-driven projects.
