Michael Bay to direct film based on US military rescue mission in Iran
Michael Bay will direct a military drama based on the recent rescue of two US crew members in Iran. The film aims to honor the heroism of service members involved in the operation. It will be based on a forthcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff, set to be released in 2027.
- ▪Michael Bay is collaborating with Universal Pictures for the film.
- ▪The rescue operation was described by Donald Trump as one of the most daring in US history.
- ▪The project is based on a book by Mitchell Zuckoff, who previously wrote '13 Hours'.
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Michael Bay says in a statement the film will celebrate ‘the true heroism and unwavering dedication of our service members’. Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMichael Bay says in a statement the film will celebrate ‘the true heroism and unwavering dedication of our service members’. Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty ImagesMichael BayMichael Bay to direct film based on US military rescue mission in IranDirector of Armageddon and Transformers to team up with Universal Pictures for drama based on recent eventsBenjamin LeeWed 20 May 2026 15.21 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 15.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMichael Bay is set to direct a military drama based on the recent rescue of two US crew members who crashed in Iran.According to Deadline, the…
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