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The Janson Directive Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 1, 2018

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The Janson Directive

Starring: John Cena

Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman • James Vanderbilt

N/A Action N/A

82% 18%
Coming Soon On Amazon

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Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script.

May 1, 2018

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Follows a former consular ops agent who, after leaving covert operations due to the high number of sanctioned serial killings, goes into business as private security consultant. Teamed with a sharpshooter, Janson only takes assignments that he believes will lead to helping those in need.
Cited as verbatim plot from variety.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Janson Directive.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Heads of State, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Crew Behind the Film

The The Janson Directive behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Akiva Goldsman last wrote Doctor Sleep and The Dark Tower.

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Screenwriters
Producers
Brad Fischer
Hiram Garcia
Akiva Goldsman
William Sherak
Ben Smith
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Production Details

What we know about the The Janson Directive movie production.

Key Facts

  • Dwayne Johnson was originally attached to star, but given his busy schedule with various projects, John Cena has now been pegged to topline (Variety, 4/30/18).
  • The movie will figure into a larger cinematic universe of movies based on the works of Robert Ludlum (Hollywood Reporter, 5/18/16).
  • Adapted from Robert Ludlum's novel.

Production Updates for The Janson Directive

Pre-Production

Changed The Janson Directive movie production status. Preparations are underway to start production.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. James Vanderbilt will adapt Janson Directive from a story co-authored with Akiva Goldsman. Dwayne Johnson will produce and star in the film.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Akiva Goldsman will rewrite the script by John Hlavin. Dwayne Johnson will produce and star in the film.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Language
English

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