Deadline is reporting that Gerard Butler is in talks for “Empire State” a comedic action-thriller. Christian Gudegast (Den of Thieves and Den of Thieves: Pantera) will direct. The script is by S. Craig Zahler and Brian Tucker.
The story line reads:
When the Empire State Building comes under attack by a military contractor hellbent on revenge, Navy SEAL turned NY firefighter Rhett (Butler) and NYPD Tactical officer Dani (yet to be cast) must put aside their relationship troubles as they work to rescue hostages and save the famous landmark.
CAA Media Finance is handling domestic sales and The Veterans, international, at Cannes.
G-BASE will produce, along with Marc Butan/Mad River Pictures (Plane) and others.