Fifth Season Developing Thriller ‘High Rise’ Based On Gabriel Bergmoser Novel; Patrick Hughes Directing In Reteam With ‘War Machine’ Producers
Deadline • 4/20/2026
Summary
Fifth Season has acquired the rights to "High Rise," a thriller novel by Australian author Gabriel Bergmoser, set to be released in 2025. Bergmoser will write the feature adaptation, and Patrick Hughes will direct, reuniting with producers Hidden Pictures and Huge Film after their collaboration on the Netflix film "War Machine."
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