‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer Set to Helm Paramount’s Adaptation of Don Winslow’s Novel ‘The Winter Of Frankie Machine’

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‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer Set to Helm Paramount’s Adaptation of Don Winslow’s Novel ‘The Winter Of Frankie Machine’

EXCLUSIVE: Get ready for an exciting new project! Christopher Storer, the creator of the hit series “The Bear,” which broke records in its second season on Hulu, is now set to direct “The Winter of Frankie Machine” at Paramount Pictures. This film is an adaptation of the gripping 2006 novel by Don Winslow. With Shane Salerno and The Story Factory producing, Storer will be using the draft written by Brian Koppelman & David Levien, the same draft that was originally intended for Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. This deal was made before the WGA strike, and it’s a fascinating story with Scorsese, Michael Mann, and William Friedkin all having been attached to the project at some point.

Winslow and Salerno have received numerous offers from top filmmakers over the past decade, but they never found the right fit until Storer came along. They were impressed by Storer’s passion for the novel and his appreciation for the original script. The success of the second season of “The Bear” on Hulu, which currently sits in the middle of the Emmy race, has only added to Storer’s rising popularity.

“The Winter of Frankie Machine” is based on Winslow’s 2006 novel, which tells the story of Frankie Machiani, a retired hitman for a San Diego mob family. He is pulled back into the dangerous world of crime when he is asked to oversee a meeting between two rival crime families. However, he soon realizes that he is being set up to be killed. Now, Frankie must rely on his skills and instincts to survive and uncover the truth behind the plot against him.

This project had initially received the green light from Brad Grey, but De Niro and Scorsese decided to pursue a different hitman story, “The Irishman.” It was Eric Roth, De Niro’s frequent collaborator, who introduced him to the non-fiction book “I Heard You Paint Houses,” which ultimately led to the change in plans. De Niro and Scorsese switched gears and made “The Irishman” instead, while “The Winter of Frankie Machine” remained in development.

Winslow is represented by The Story Factory and CAA, Storer is represented by WME and Kaplan/Perrone, and Koppelman & Levien are represented by WME.

Maya Beaumont

Maya, a film critic based in Los Angeles, developed her analytical skills while studying Journalism at the University of Southern California. Her passion for independent and documentary films led her to become an advocate for underrepresented voices in the industry, offering insightful commentary on their works.

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