Russell Climbing ‘Ladder 49’ for Dis, Casey Silver
(Hollywood Reporter) -- With firefighters having taken on a heroic status in the past year, director Jay Russell is looking to dramatize the life of an individual fireman. Russell is in negotiations to direct “Ladder 49” for the Walt Disney Co. and Casey Silver Prods. Written by Lewis Colick, “Ladder 49” is about a firefighter who awaits rescue in a burning building, during which time he reflects back on his career, wife and family. The project will reteam Russell with Disney, both of whom worked on “Tuck Everlasting,” which opens nationally Friday. Casey Silver is producing the project, which was developed internally at his company before being set up at Disney not too long ago. Disney executive Brad Epstein is overseeing the project. There is no start date as of yet.
(Hollywood Reporter) -- With firefighters having taken on a heroic status in the past year, director Jay Russell is looking to dramatize the life of an individual fireman. Russell is in negotiations to direct “Ladder 49” for the Walt Disney Co. and Casey Silver Prods. Written by Lewis Colick, “Ladder 49” is about a firefighter who awaits rescue in a burning building, during which time he reflects back on his career, wife and family. The project will reteam Russell with Disney, both of whom worked on “Tuck Everlasting,” which opens nationally Friday. Casey Silver is producing the project, which was developed internally at his company before being set up at Disney not too long ago. Disney executive Brad Epstein is overseeing the project. There is no start date as of yet.