A new film is afoot to bring a new look at a well-loved classic, here’s what we know so far about the production of Treasure Island:

Us landlubbers are in for a treat with the new announcements about Ridley Scott’s (Alien) latest directorial endeavour to adapt the story to the silver screen. More details have come out about what we can expect to sea.

What’s this take on Treasure Island about?

Directed by Scott and penned by Jack Thorne (Adolescence), the production is already drawing plenty of attention. The details about the story so far include the buccaneering and seafaring fans of the source material can expect. The story will likely focus on a young Jim Hawkins as he finds a map leading to Captain Flint’s famed and lost fortune. Their journey to the treasure will be filled with treachery and peril, from both the crew and the unforgiving sea itself.

Who’s in it?

The project continues to be a star magnet as Hugh Jackman has already jumped aboard and snapped up the role of Long John Silver.

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