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Sony Sets Sail To Scott's "Treasure Island"

Jack Thorne’s adaptation has drawn multiple studios, and the package is now nearing a home after 20th Century passed on the pirate project.

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Sony Pictures is in negotiations to land the Ridley Scott-directed new film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel “Treasure Island”. Hugh Jackman has been enlisted to play Long John Silver in the film, which is expected to be Scott’s next project. Scott’s usual home at 20th Century Studios reportedly got a first look at the package but passed, the Disney-owned studio citing they didn’t want to handle a competing pirate project with D…

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Ridley Scott and Hugh Jackman will team up for a new adaptation of "Treasure Island." The Hollywood duo is preparing a spectacular adaptation of the timeless adventure novel. Jackman will play Long John Silver, with Scott directing. Negotiations with Sony Pictures are at an advanced stage.

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Deadline broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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