CIA Spy Biopic From ‘Omar’ Director Hany Abu-Assad Boarded by Rocket Science (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Manori Ravindran International EditorRocket Science has boarded the biopic “The Good Spy,” about CIA operative Robert Ames, from Oscar-nominated “Paradise Now” and “Omar” director Hany Abu-Assad.The pic is based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kai Bird’s biography of Ames.

Scott Frazier (“Berliner”) is adapting for screen.“Free Solo” and “Everest” producer Evan Hayes will produce under his ACE (Anomaly Content & Entertainment) production company.

Laurie MacDonald and Walter Parkes will executive produce with Frazier, while Bird will act as a consultant on the project.Rocket Science is financing the film and will co-represent worldwide sales with CAA Media Finance.Said Abu-Assad: “When Robert Ames moved deeper into the life of Ali Hasan Salameh, a prominent PLO member, he realizes that not only is he crossing the line between the CIA and being involved in his enemy’s cause, but the friendship between the two men leads to a certain threat to the establishment of both sides.

These facts are a perfect fertile soil for a character-driven drama imbedded in a political thriller.” Added Hayes: “We have always endeavored to make an elevated and entertaining spy thriller, but we also want to make the most honest, authentic film possible, and Hany is the perfect filmmaker to help us achieve just that.