TriStar Pictures Acquires Film Rights for Ben Mezrich's "The Last Orbit"

TriStar Pictures has announced the acquisition of film rights for "The Last Orbit," a forthcoming book by New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich. Matt Shakman is slated to direct the adaptation, with Josh Friedman developing the story.

About the Book: "The Last Orbit"

Scheduled for publication by Authors Equity in Q1 2027, "The Last Orbit" is a speculative fiction novel. It centers on a compelling celestial event.

The novel explores the asteroid YR4, which has a statistically significant probability of impacting Earth or the moon in 2032, and delves into a realistic international response to such an event.

Production Team

Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo. will produce the film. Scott Sheldon and Ben Mezrich are set to executive produce.

Key Creative Personnel

Director: Matt Shakman

Matt Shakman's recent directing credits include "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," which earned over $521 million globally. He also received Emmy nominations for his acclaimed work on "WandaVision" and "The Great." Other notable projects include Apple's "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters."

Story Developer: Josh Friedman

A writer and producer known for his contributions to science fiction, Josh Friedman was also involved in Shakman's "Fantastic Four" film. His previous credits include screenplays or stories for "War of the Worlds," "Terminator: Dark Fate," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and the "Avatar" sequels. For television, he created and executive produced "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

Author & Executive Producer: Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich is a New York Times bestselling author recognized for several works adapted into successful films by Sony. His international bestseller "The Accidental Billionaires" was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film "The Social Network." More recently, "The Antisocial Network" formed the basis for "Dumb Money." Mezrich has sold over 11 million novels globally.

Industry Representation

Industry representation for the key personnel includes Untitled, CAA, and Yorn, Levine for Shakman; CAA and WME for Mezrich's publishing; and CAA and Jackoway Austen for Friedman.