Warner Bros. wants to recover the once good image where its seal represented a quality badge respectful of the authors. So, beyond having missed the genius of Christopher Nolan or the sudden cancellation of productions like bat girlthe brand led by David Zaslav cannot afford to stop being the home of the most avant-garde filmmakers. This is how, somewhat, the recent signing of Aaron Sorkin develop a biographical film on the man who is considered one of the main promoters of the Israeli Air Force, Al Schwimmer.
Not to mention his work in the magnificent The West Wing of the White HouseSorkin has never collaborated in the cinematographic field with Warner. The New Yorker has for years written acclaimed screenplays such as some good men, Charlie Wilson’s War or the adaptation of The social networka film for which he would receive his first and, so far, only Oscar of his career. Of course, while he’s considered one of the best screenwriters in the industry, he also made the jump to directing a long time ago. More specifically, in 2017 he created Molly’s Game and in 2020, The Trial of the Chicago 7. A star-studded legal drama that has become a myth in its filmography, managing to obtain 6 nominations for the Academy’s golden statuettes. In 2021 it was created Being the Ricardosone last story where he was once again present at the Oscars. Therefore, with this good harmony with academics, it is not surprising that the production company was attracted by the aspiration of a film designed to have a lot to say about the future awards circuit. Sorkin is expected to author the screenplay and, likewise, direct this story based on true events.
Without yet knowledge of an official title, the agreement includes the adaptation rights of America’s Greatest Gift to Israelan article published for Business Insider where Schwimmer’s incredible life is explored. The biopic will be produced by Eric Robinson and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein from the company Gotham Group, which is currently developing Deliver me from nowherethe story behind the recording of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ album, which will be performed by Jeremy Allen White.
who was Al Schwimmer?
Sorkin’s plots usually have to do with idealistic characters. Indeed, a few months ago, he was responsible for supervising the Broadway adaptation of kill a mockingbird. But at the same time, its creative inventiveness was distinguished by its navigation between bizarre plots and a development of events that generally fully engage the viewer, thanks to the rhythm. dizzying of his dialogues. Perfect skills for what clearly seems to be a story worthy of James Bond or Agent Ethan Hunt.
Al Scwimmer was a decorated World War II veteran who contributed after the Holocaustto the creation of a Jewish state in Arab territory. Of course, neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan They were preparing to welcome the new occupants of their borders, while the United States refused to create a sort of Cold War in the countries of the Middle East, Israel found itself without the military aid necessary to establish a new home for its people. It was then that Schwimmer launched an unprecedented international operation to, through smuggling, bring 50,000 weapons in Palestine and provide 125 planes military. A mission involving famous faces like publicist Bugsy Siegel, mobster Meyer Lansky and even Frank Sinatra himself.
Historians describe these events as a key action to save Israel and give this fledgling nation a fighting chance, establishing air superiority. After the arrest and despite the denial of clemency, Schwimmer was eventually pardoned for Bill Clinton in 2001.
The exploits of this historical figure for the Jews have been depicted in several documentaries such as A wing and a prayer, Beyond and beyond and another focused on Siegel under the title Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story.
What is Aaron Sorkin’s future agenda?
In addition to this project announced for the first time by deadlineSorkin is considering what his next step will be in the cinematic discipline. A dead end than in 2025 will be four years old since the release of his last film. According to what we know since last April, the writer is immersed in writing the scenario of a hypothetical following The social network. So we don’t really know if this or the biopic by Scwimmer will be released on the big screen first.
