According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trolls World Tour star Justin Timberlake’s drama feature Palmer has been acquired by Apple, which will star Timberlake in the lead role.
The project comes from SK Global, Rhea Films, Nadler No GMO Popcorn Co., and the Hercules Film Fund.
In the movie, Timberlake plays Eddie Palmer, a former college football phenomenon who, after a stint in prison, returns to his hometown to get his life back on track.
The movie is directed by Oscar-winner Fisher Stevens (The Cove) from a screenplay by Cheryl Guerriero (Hunting Season), which appeared on the 2016 Black List.