Kosinski and Bruckheimer Dive into UFOs: A Thriller in the Making
Hollywood’s dynamic duo, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, are set to join forces again for an intriguing new project that channels the spirit of the classic political thriller, *All the President’s Men*. However, this time, the focus is on the extraterrestrial—yep, we’re talking UFOs, or as the cool kids now call them, UAPs. The yet-to-be-titled film, featuring a screenplay by Oscar-nominated Zach Baylin, has already sparked considerable buzz, with multiple studios—including Amazon, Paramount, and Sony—submitting bids to nab this hot property. Talk about a bidding war!
At the center of this project is David Grusch, a notable former Air Force intelligence officer turned whistleblower who made headlines in 2023 with shocking claims regarding the U.S. government’s activities surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. He’s not just hanging out; he’ll be on board as an executive producer and consultant, lending serious weight to the narrative that’s as wild as a late-night documentary binge.
The public’s intrigue around UAPs has been on a meteoric rise, especially following critical reporting by the *New York Times* that unmasked the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program back in 2017. Since then, we’ve been treated to declassified military footage showcasing fast-moving objects that baffled even the most seasoned pilots. And let’s not forget those Congressional hearings in 2022 and 2023, where intelligence officials dropped some serious knowledge on national security implications. Meanwhile, Grusch has gone on the record about non-human crafts being recovered and studied. Spoiler alert: that’s not just conspiracy fodder; it’s making waves and keeping folks glued to their screens.
Kosinski isn’t exactly a stranger to massive box office hits, with *Top Gun: Maverick* raking in over $1.4 billion globally and snagging six Oscar nominations. Upcoming is his F1 film featuring Brad Pitt, hitting theaters soon. Bruckheimer, on the other hand, has revved up recent successes with titles like *Bad Boys: Ride or Die*. So, these two titans retreading the UFO disclosure theme holds a lot of promise—fingers crossed it’s as thrilling as it sounds!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Deadline, The New York Times, Military Times
