Sony Pictures acquires action‑thriller short story Renegades
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Matthewgrobar · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- Sony Pictures purchased the short story "Renegades" from Will Simmons.
- Simmons will write the screenplay adaptation himself.
- Goldstein and Daley are attached to direct the feature.
- Hutch Parker will produce the project for Sony.
- Plot details remain undisclosed at this stage.
Sony Pictures has secured the rights to "Renegade," a short story by writer Will Simmons. Simmons will also adapt his own work for the screenplay. The film is set to be directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, known for their collaboration on Mayday. Producer Hutch Parker, who oversees projects such as Venom and the X‑Men franchise, will shepherd the production under his studio deal.
Read the original story: Deadline — by Matthewgrobar