Spec Script Deal: “Inner City”

Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires legal thriller spec script “Inner City” written by Dan Gilroy. From Tracking Board:

Described as Michael Clayton meets The Verdict, Gilroy’s new flick follows Roman J. Israel (Denzel Washington), a liberal lawyer in Los Angeles. For years people have taken credit for his hard work, but when the partner at his firm has a heart attack, he becomes the new front man. This leads him to discover less-than-moral actions the firm has taken over the years and what to do going forward.

By my count, this is the 48th spec script deal in 2016.

There were 46 spec script deals year-to-date.