Deadline reports that Tom Rothman founder of TriStar recently started a new production company and is planning on making a feature based on the life of tightrope walker Philippe Petit as his first project out the gate. It’s been reported that Tom Rothman was inspired to take on the project in 3D after seeing some impressive 3D sequences from Alfonso Cuaron’s Oscar nominated film “Gravity.” The film will be directed by Zemeckis who previously worked with Rothman on the features the “Cast Away” and “What Lies Beneath.” It’s also been reported that Joseph Gordon Levitt will take on the lead role in the 3D film no official word yet.
Source: Deadline
By: SDI