Dave Bautista continues to expand his film portfolio, signing on to star in an untitled action-comedy scripted by Jonathan Tropper for Amazon MGM Studios and AGBO, alongside Anne Hathaway. Deadline reported the news today.
The film takes inspiration from a real-life sting operation where agents posed as a couple to infiltrate global criminal enterprises. The operation culminated in a staged wedding in New Jersey, where unsuspecting crime bosses were arrested as they arrived for their table assignments—ensuring the operation could continue without tipping off other suspects.
AGBO principals Joe and Anthony Russo will produce the movie alongside Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco. AGBO has also collaborated with Amazon MGM on other projects, including the second season of Citadel and the upcoming feature The Bluff. Anne Hathaway will co-produce the film through her Somewhere Pictures banner, while Bautista will produce through his Dogbone Entertainment banner.
Jonathan Tropper, known for This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project, is a seasoned writer. He is currently working on several high-profile projects, including The Corsair Code for Apple with Chris Hemsworth, the Lucky TV series with Anya Taylor-Joy for Reese Witherspoon’s production company, and a Star Wars film with Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy. Tropper also wrote The Wrecking Crew, an Amazon MGM action film starring Bautista and Jason Momoa.
Meanwhile, Bautista’s latest film, The Last Showgirl, begins a limited U.S. release on December 13 before its global debut on January 25. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd, and Jason Schwartzman.
