Rob Cohen to direct an action movie about Sir Isaac Newton

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Rob Cohen to direct an action movie about Sir Isaac Newton

With Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter opening a little later this summer, it looks like ass-kicking, historical persons as action stars. Director Rob Cohen (Fast and Furious) has partnered with producer Gene Kirkwood, who executive produced Rocky back in 1976, to develop a franchise based on Sir Isaac Newton.

Newly launched entertainment banner BiteSize Entertainment, described as a multiplatform studio, is behind the project and made the announcement.

Cohen will write a script, which will focus on Newton as the chief detective and head of the British Mint. He also will oversee the design of a graphic novel based on the script. “I’ve wanted to work with Gene since we first met when I was at Motown in 1975,” said Cohen. “He was Interested in Billy Dee Williams to play Apollo Creed in Rocky. That didn’t work out, but I never forgot his intense belief in an unknown actor and his brilliant script. He had and still has vision.”

Said Kirkwood: “We see this as a real opportunity to redefine the concept from day one, using multiple channels and outlets to more creatively develop and extend the characters and storyline while generating huge excitement in advance of the theatrical release.”

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