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Amazon MGM Announces Prison Thriller ‘Supermax’
Will Smith has joined the cast of Supermax, a new action thriller being developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
The film will be directed by David Gordon Green, known for directing films in the Halloween franchise. According to entertainment industry reports, the movie is described as a fast-paced, twist-filled action thriller centred around a murder investigation inside the world’s most secure prison.
Will Smith will portray a character named Rex, one of two FBI agents investigating the mysterious killing.
The screenplay has been written by David Weil and David J Rosen, both of whom will also serve as executive producers on the project.
The film’s producers include Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona under The Picture Company banner. Will Smith and Adam Fishbach will also produce through Smith’s production company, Westbrook.
The announcement marks another major project for Will Smith as he continues expanding his portfolio in action and thriller genres. The project has already generated attention among fans due to its prison-based setting and investigative storyline.
Further details regarding casting, production schedule, and release date are yet to be announced.