According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has entered final negotiations for the Inner City rights, with Gilroy and Washington locked in as part of the deal.
The film first made headlines over the summer, with Gilroy looking to sell the film to a distributor in the near future.
Nearly four decades into his acting career, Denzel Washington remains one of the industry’s premier talents and an audience favorite.
The talent behind Inner City is undeniable, so Sony must feel confident in its potential quality.