Top Dawg Entertainment, largely known as TDE, has dominated the music space for years and now aims to take its creative vision to the big screen. With the launch of TDE Films, the longstanding brand is behind the upcoming urban horror film The Zone, with Dallas Jackson tapped to direct.
TDE Films’ Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith shared an exclusive statement with Deadline, and it appears that their approach to music will apply to the overall goal of the burgeoning film division.
“This partnership with 20th Century Fox aligns strongly with our mission at Top Dawg Entertainment – to innovate, elevate, and expand the cultural conversation. Together, we’re building a bridge between music and film that will leave a lasting impact on audiences around the world,” Tiffith said.
Dallas Jackson (pictured above) will be in the director’s chair, employing a script by David Hayter, who has worked on the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise, with additional writing by Jackson. Joining TDE Films will produce the film along with former Lionsgate boss Rob Friedman. The plot details and cast lineup have not been revealed in detail, but the outlet teased that the film will have a science fiction bent.
Jackson wrote and directed Thriller for Blumhouse/Netflix and performed the same duties for Welcome to Sudden Death for Netflix. Jackson was also the writer and director for The System, starring Tyrese Gibson and Terrence Howard.
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