Netflix Buys Jane Campion's Adaptation of THE POWER OF THE DOG

The Power of the Dog is a Western film that is an adaptation of Thomas Savage’s novel. Jane Campion is going to direct the film which was just ordered by Netflix at Cannes. Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss will star in the project that is said to begin preproduction at the end of this year with an expected release window of 2021. The film will be available on Netflix as well as in theaters according to THR.

“The book tells the story of wealthy Montana brothers Phil (Cumberbatch) and George Burbank. Phil is brilliant and cruel, while George is fastidious and gentle. Together, they are joint owners of the biggest ranch in their Montana valley. When George secretly marries local widow Rose (Moss), an angry Phil wages a relentless war to destroy her by using her son Peter as a pawn.”

Have you read The Power of the Dog? Do you think that Cumberbatch will make a good ranch owner?