Sony just bought a mystery with a kick
Sony Pictures has snapped up a short story called Renegades and plans to turn it into a full-throttle action thriller. Beyond that purchase and a writer attached to pen the first draft, plot details are being kept under wraps — which means we get to speculate wildly until official word drops.
The writer and the setup
The short story’s creator will also tackle the screenplay’s opening draft, so the film should retain the original’s DNA. Think of this as the short story getting a seat at the writers’ table before Hollywood throws its usual culinary chaos at it.
Meet the directing duo: Goldstein & Daley (aka GoldDay)
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley — the pair behind Game Night, Vacation, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves — will direct and produce through their GoldDay banner. Their films usually combine slick action beats with goofy, human moments, so Renegades is likely to be both punchy and surprisingly warm.
Who’s backing them
They’re producing alongside Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson. In other words: experienced hands are behind this machine, which raises hopes the movie will get both the budget and the care it needs.
What we actually know (and what we don’t)
Short answer: it’s an action thriller. Long answer: that’s it. No cast, no set pieces revealed, no release window. The only clue is the creative team, which tells us the tone might blend adrenaline with laughs.
Where this fits into their busy schedule
Goldstein and Daley aren’t idle — they’ve got an action-comedy called Mayday coming to a streaming service this September, and its trailer just dropped. On top of that, they’ve been tapped to write and direct a brand-new Star Trek movie that won’t tie into any existing series or films and will reportedly introduce a completely new cast and take on the universe.
Why this pairing matters
Goldstein and Daley have a knack for making chaotic set pieces feel character-driven. Pair them with a short story author who’s writing the script, and you could get a tight, original-feeling action film that still leaves room for jokes and weird emotional beats.
Bottom line
Renegades is officially in good hands: an original storyteller shepherding the screenplay and a directing duo who know how to balance laughs with explosions. Now we wait for casting, trailers, and the inevitable internet takes.
Quick refresher on the duo’s vibe
Their past work leans toward smart, silly, and stunt-filled. Expect the same recipe here — bold action, a little heart, and a few moments that are awkwardly unclothed or played for laughs if the source calls for it — handled with a PG-13 wink rather than anything graphic.