87North Productions

87North Productions is an American film production company led by David Leitch and Kelly McCormick. The company is responsible for the feature-length films Nobody, and the reboot of Kung Fu.

87North Productions
TypePrivately held company
IndustryMotion pictures
FoundedApril 2019 (April 2019)
FounderDavid Leitch
HeadquartersSanta Monica, California, United States
Key people
David Leitch (producer)
Kelly McCormick (productor)

History

On April 22, 2019, David Leitch and Kelly McCormick formed 87North Productions as a partnership with Universal Pictures, and in the process, acquired the upcoming film Nobody from STX Entertainment.[1]

Projects in development

In February 2019, Leitch and McCormick will produce the adaptation of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's short story collection Friday Black, with Adjei-Brenyah adapting the script and executive producer.[2] On August 1, 2019, 87North will produce the international action thriller Versus for Universal.[3] On January 21, 2020, 87North will produce a contemporary feature film version of Kung Fu with creator Ed Spielman and Stephen L’Hereaux producing through his Solipsist Film company.[4]

Productions

Films
Year Title Director Budget Gross
2021 Nobody Ilya Naishuller
TBA Bullet Train David Leitch
Friday Black[2]
Versus[3] Jeremy Rush[5]
Kung Fu[4] David Leitch

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 22, 2019). "'Hobbs And Shaw' Director David Leitch & Kelly McCormick Ink First Look Deal With Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 16, 2019). "Universal Takes Rights To Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's 'Friday Black'; 'Hobbs & Shaw's David Leitch To Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  3. Fleming Jr., Mike (August 1, 2019). "Universal Lands Action Spec 'Versus' By Alex Litvak & Michael Finch; 'Hobbs & Shaw' Helmer David Leitch & Kelly McCormick Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  4. Fleming Jr., Mike (January 21, 2020). "'Kung Fu' Movie Remake Set At Universal For 'Hobbs & Shaw' Director David Leitch". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  5. Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2019). "'Wheelman' Director to Helm 'Versus' From David Leitch, Kelly McCormick (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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