Glen Powell Sets Next Big Project Producing Korean Thriller Remake ‘Confession Of Murder’

Glen Powell is keeping his white-hot streak going both in front of and behind the lens. The Hollywood heartthrob has locked in his next big studio deal, teaming up with Universal Pictures to develop an American feature remake of the hit 2012 South Korean crime thriller *Confession of Murder*. Universal reportedly secured the feature rights to the acclaimed project after acquiring the underlying story. The studio wasted no time assembling a creative team, tapping screenwriter and director Chris MacBride to pen the official script for the new movie.

The original 2012 South Korean thriller delivers a twisted, high-concept narrative centered around an intense murder investigation. The story kicks off when a suspected serial killer publishes a sensationalized autobiography detailing his gruesome past crimes. Because the legal statute of limitations on the homicides has officially passed, the author cannot be criminally prosecuted for the admissions in his book. The killer quickly transforms into an unbelievable media darling and bestselling author, capitalizing on his dark fame. The shocking book release sparks absolute outrage from the victims' grieving families and pushes the original lead detective into a frantic race to find fresh evidence that could bring the murderer down before it is too late. MacBride is set to adapt the intense storyline for American audiences. He previously made waves in the indie thriller scene by writing and directing the mystery feature *The Conspiracy* and the psychological drama *Flashback*, making him a sharp fit for a dark, media-obsessed thriller.

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At this early stage in development, there is no official word on whether Powell plans to star in the movie himself or strictly remain behind the scenes. However, his producing banner Barnstorm is heavily steering the ship. Powell is producing the project alongside his executive partner Dan Cohen. They are joined on the producing side by Naomi Funabashi and Rishi Rajani, who are producing on behalf of Winged Tiger. Powell has rapidly built up a formidable slate of producing credits alongside his blockbuster acting roles. Whether he ultimately steps into the shoes of the detective or the fame-obsessed killer, the project marks another major win for the rising A-lister's production empire.