A decade after Edward Norton gained considerable notice from his portrayal of the villain in William F. Diehl's Primal Fear, another treatment for the now deceased author is hitting theaters soon. Breaking Ball Films' Scott Abramovitch and Lonny Dubrofsky have acquired feature rights to William F. Diehl's pre-WWII spy novel 27, says Variety. Abramovitch will adapt the story to screenplay.
Plot Concept: The story, originally called "The Hunt," centers on a wealthy American ex-bootlegger who attempts to thwart a Nazi agent who plans to kidnap a group of VIPs and hold them hostage in exchange for President Roosevelt's promise that the U.S. will stay out of the war.