Ridley Scott's Treasure Island

Ridley Scott plans to make Treasure Island, an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th century novel, his next movie, with Hugh Jackman already part of the lineup as Long John Silver. According to the director, Hugh Grant and Owen Cooper, from the Netflix series Adolescence, are in talks to star in the film.

Casting and Production

The filmmaker confirmed that he is currently working on the movie and is in the midst of casting, with Scott expressing his hope that Hugh Grant and Owen Cooper will join the project. Owen Cooper is expected to play Jim Hawkins, the story's young hero, while Hugh Grant's role is less clear, although it is speculated that he may play Ben Gunn, a key character from the story.

Previous Developments

The project was first announced in June 2026, with Ridley Scott and Hugh Jackman planning to make an adaptation of Treasure Island, based on a screenplay by Jack Thorne. Since then, the duo has been shopping the project around for a studio backer, with Sony Pictures reportedly in negotiations to support the film.

Release and Schedule

Ridley Scott plans to start shooting the movie on November 1, and if all proceeds smoothly, the film could be released in 2029. The director is known for working quickly, and his latest film, The Dog Stars, shot last summer and is set to be released in August. According to the source, Film Stories, Ridley Scott's appetite for big epics and boats at sea suggests that this will be a lavish production with a significant price tag.

The project has also affected Ridley Scott's other planned films, including a biopic of the Bee Gees, which now appears to be on hold. With Ridley Scott's track record of delivering high-quality films, fans of the director and the novel will be eagerly awaiting more news about the project, and the source, Film Stories, will likely provide updates as more information becomes available. The film's production schedule and release date will be closely watched, and it will be interesting to see how the final product turns out, with Ridley Scott at the helm and a talented cast, including Hugh Jackman, Hugh Grant, and Owen Cooper.