Between last Christmas' Carry-On and current Netflix hit Black Rabbit , Jason Bateman's pivot from dependable Hollywood funnyman to serious actor-filmmaker — a long-brewing move seeded over the past decade by the likes of The Gift and, of course, Ozark — looks to be all but complete. And while yes, he does have Zootropolis 2 on his slate to remind us of his comedic credentials, Bateman's next project will add another meaty thriller to his resumé. Per Variety 's reporting, Emmy winning New Yorker is set to direct Tom Holland in legal thriller The Partner , an adaptation of John Grisham's eponymous novel.

As some of you will recall, way back in January we first shared news of Tom Holland's The Partner casting and the Spider-Man: Brand New Day star's intenti

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