Hostage drama gets big-screen treatment

Jessica Postigo is set to write “Operation Checkmate,” a drama about the recent Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia hostage drama, according to Variety.

The story focuses on how military rescuers deceived FARC to rescue 15 hostages, including ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt (pictured).

Apparently, the filmmakers want to go all “24” towards the end of the film by having the 22 final minutes unfold in real time.

Simon Brand will direct Postigo’s script for the Screen Gems project.