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Universal has won the bidding war for Michael Bay’s “Little America,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. Rowan Athale wrote the spec and is attached to direct. Bay is a producer on the project along with partners Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. The film is reminiscent of “Escape from New York.” It’s set in a time where America has been so bankrupt that China must call all the shots. Also Read: Here's Why Michael Bay Doesn't Want to Direct a Superhero Movie This won’t be the first dystopian-like movie from Bay, who along with »
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