Spec Script Sale: “Rockets’ Red Glare”

Sony acquires action thriller “Rockets’ Red Glare” from writer Ken Nolan. From Variety:

Story revolves around the CFO of a Mexican drug cartel who surrenders himself to a rural Texas border patrol agent, promising the delivery of $8 billion within 72 hours in exchange for immunity. The agent must keep his high-value asset alive amidst a slew of cartel assassination attempts, resulting in a national security emergency.

Another strong high concept. Big stakes, compressed time frame, clear goals on the part of the characters. Again you can see the movie.

Nolan is repped by CAA.

By my count, this is the 73rd spec script sale in 2012.

There were 66 spec script sales by this time last year.

The 73rd spec script didn’t sell last year until October 5th.

Spec script sales are up 10% year-to-date compared to 2011.

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