The capture and killing of Osama Bin Laden continues to be a hot topic, especially as we round closer to the Presidential election. This has led to Hollywood putting together numerous films based on the event, with the most prominent being Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty. Her film has already had to deal with increased scrutiny due to the supposed inside information she and writer Mark Boal may have been privy to. And now a new project has emerged with Steven Spielberg, and faces similar concerns of confidentiality.
The New York Post(via ThePlaylist) revealed Spielberg is circling an adaptation of No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama bin Laden. The book was written by retired Navy SEAL Team 6 member under the pseudonym of Mark Owen, who was part of the 24-man team that took the terrorist leader down. There's already been a ton of controversy surrounding it, as those idiots at Fox News revealed Owen's real name to the public, putting his life and that of his family in danger. Plus, the book has raised questions as to whether or not military personnel has freedom of speech rights to reveal the information that's in the book. It's possible Owen could face federal prosecution, as confidentiality agreements don't lapse just because you retired.
It's unclear just how Spielberg and Dreamworks would be attached, whether it's as a director if he'll just be producing. Owen has also met with HBO, but it looks like the Dreamworks deal is most likely right now. While the hunt for Osama Bin Laden market is getting a little crowded, Owen's story provides a perspective none of the others have. We'll see what happens, as Spielberg has other stuff on his plate that could get in the way, such as his sci-fi flick, Robopocalypse.
