STX is in final negotiations to acquire the film, marking the first big deal coming out of this years Cannes Film Festival.Deadlinewas the first to report the news and states the sale is around $9 million.
Sorkin wrote the script based on Molly Blooms memoir of the same name about the world-class Olympic skier who ran a high-stakes poke game for a decade until she was arrested by FBI agents.
Chastain plays Molly, while Elba plays her criminal defense lawyer, who learns theres more to his client than whats in the tabloids.
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The film will mark Sorkins first time up to bat in the directors chair, in addition to a reunion with Mark Gordon, who helped produceSteve Jobs.
The casting of Jessica and Idris in the two lead roles is any filmmakers dream come true, Sorkin said earlier in a statement.
Theyre two of the greatest actors of their generation, paired for the first time, and their chemistry will be electric.
