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.
Type | Privately held company |
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Industry | Motion pictures |
Founded | April 2019 |
Founder | David Leitch |
Headquarters | Santa 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 |
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2021 | Nobody | Ilya Naishuller | ||
TBA | Bullet Train | David Leitch | ||
Friday Black[2] | ||||
Versus[3] | Jeremy Rush[5] | |||
Kung Fu[4] | David Leitch |
References
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2019). "'Wheelman' Director to Helm 'Versus' From David Leitch, Kelly McCormick (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2020.