Project Artemis was supposed to serve as a reunion between Marvel co-stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, but a major change is underway. Evans decided to step down due to scheduling conflicts, but the masterminds behind this project found a worthy replacement in Channing Tatum.
Evans, who most recently starred in Pixar’s Lightyear and Netflix’s The Gray Man, exited the project because he’s currently attached to Pain Hustlers and Big Red One. His decision to exit Project Artemis comes shortly after Jason Bateman stepped down as a director due to creative differences, with Greg Berlanti taking his spot.
The script for this project was developed through the production company These Pictures, and its co-founder Jonathan Lia said they’re thrilled to welcome Greg Berlanti and Channing Tatum to Project Artemis.
“Greg’s passion for character and storytelling has driven his decades-long career in film & TV. We couldn’t be more excited for him to lead our team on this journey. We have been huge fans of Channing’s for a long time and are so honored to finally have the opportunity to work with him,” said Lia in a statement.
Project Artemis will take place during the space race in the ’60s, but not much is known about its plot. Apple is producing the film alongside These Pictures, after reportedly cashing out $100 million to acquire the hot package when it hit the market this spring.
