Ridley Scott to direct "Treasure Island" with Hugh Jackman for Sony

Ridley Scott will direct a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" for Sony Pictures — his first film with the studio in a decade. The screenplay was written by Jack Thorne, known for the series "Adolescence" and the "Enola Holmes" films. Hugh Jackman is already attached to star, with the project described as a fresh take on the classic pirate tale.