Woody Harrelson has been in discussions to lead the group of “Sailing,”A new comedy musical “Rock of Ages” creator Chris D’Arienzo, for Lionsgate.
Taking place in the late ’70s, the film will chronicle the adventures of a group of musicians as they make their way into the sounds and lifestyle of “yacht rock,”A variety of soft rock that was popularized on FM radio in that era.
Jeremy Plager, who worked with D’Arienzo to sell the pitch, will develop and produce with Harrelson and Megamix’s Jonathan Levine and Gillian Bohrer as part of the production banner’s first-look deal with Lionsgate.
“Everything about the yacht rock vibe, ethos and lifestyle will be brought on board this fun and hilarious nostalgic comedy,”Erin Westerman (Lionsgate President of Production) said in a release “We’re thrilled to be working with Jeremy, Jonathan, Gillian, Chris and Woody, and we’re confident that it will not only have a phenomenal soundtrack, but it will also put you in a summertime mood.”
Harrelson, who starred in last year’s “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,”Adds to the slate that already includes “The Man From Toronto” opposite Kevin Hart and Cannes’ 2022 Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness.”Before “Rock of Ages,” D’Arienzo wrote “Jordeys,” “Hot”And “Barry Munday,”He also directed the production.
Meredith Wieck, Jon Humphrey and Jon Humphrey will supervise the film for Lionsgate. Bonnie Stylides was responsible for negotiating the deals.
Steve Burkow is representing Harrelson at Ziffren Brittenham. D’Arienzo is repped by Chris Till at Verve. Plager is represented by attorney Greg Slewett at Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett & Kole LLP.
