Anne Hathaway is in talks to star in “Lockdown,” a heist/romantic comedy movie from director Doug Liman which is set during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
“Eastern Promises” screenwriter Steven Knight has been tapped to write the script. The film will be produced by P.J. Van Sandwijk and Alison Winter.
“Lockdown” will be fully financed by Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios. The budget for the heist/romantic comedy film is reportedly under $10 million.ย CAA Media Finance arranged financing for the project and is co-repping the worldwide rights with AGC.
Plot details about the project are being kept under wraps and the film is eyeing to start production by the end of September.