Edward Zwick finds 'Heart of the Sea'
Franck Tabouring
Edward Zwick is set to direct New Regency's upcoming "In the Heart of the Sea," a drama inspired by true events.
According to Variety, the plot centers on the fate of the Nantucket whaling ship, which was destroyed by a sperm whale in 1820. Crew members were lost at sea for 90 days, and eight of them were rescued.
"In the Heart of the Sea" is based on the book by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Zwick will direct a script he wrote with Marshall Herskovitz. Fox is expected tp distribute the film, which should head into production some time this year.
Oscar-winner Zwick most recently helmed "Defiance." His credits also include "Blood Diamond," "The Last Samurai" and "Glory."
"Sea" is not the only whale story to head to the big screen, because Universal is also currently planning a new version of "Moby Dick," which Timur Bekmambetov will direct.
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