Alex Proyas to tell the tale of The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

Once upon a time, director Alex Proyas (KNOWING) had a truly epic vision for PARADISE LOST which sadly fell apart not all too long ago.  As excited as I was for the project itself it was Proyas’ presence which really sold me since, despite recent quasi-missteps like I, ROBOT, it cannot be denied that the man has done some seriously impactful and fantastic work (DARK CITY, THE CROW).  Which is why I’m happy to report that we will still be getting a new film from Proyas soon-ish in the form of THE UNPLEASANT PROFESSION OF JONATHAN HOAG.

Adapted by Proyas himself from a novella written by Robert Heinlein in 1942, the film would follow a man who “is struck one evening with the realization that he has no memory of what he does during the day. Distraught over his predicament, and particularly concerned that he might be engaged in some nefarious activities, he contacts a husband and wife detective agency and asks them to surreptitiously follow him. The truth takes a dark and ultimately earth-shattering turn as their investigation leads to a series of frightening revelations, beginning with a group of shadowy figures who gravely warn of dire consequences unless the pair immediately cease their inquiry into the nature of Hoag’s identity.”

Production is hoped to begin this fall.