While this isn’t the typical film Scott is known for, several factors came into play that led to the studio pursuing him, and the Oscar-nominated director agreeing to come aboard. First, Scott recently wrapped production on the sequel to his smash hit Gladiator and, according to sources, early footage has blown execs away. He is known for finding his follow-up projects quickly, and once production wrapped last month the studio was quick to get the latest draft of the Bee Gees film in front before he found that next movie.