Monsanto: See what we know so far about plot, cast and production

Netflix has secured the rights to John Lee Hancock's legal drama "Monsanto," featuring a star-studded cast led by Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, and Laura Dern. The film, acquired at the Cannes film market, follows the true story of attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) as he takes on chemical giant Monsanto on behalf of client Dewayne "Lee" Johnson (Mackie), a groundskeeper who used the company's weed killer Roundup. Dern portrays Dr. Melinda Rogers, Monsanto's chief toxicologist.

Production
Directed by John Lee Hancock, known for "The Blind Side," the movie is written by Hancock alongside Michael Wisner, Alexandra Duparc, and Ned Benson. The film is produced by Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Jon Levin, Philip Schulz-Deyle, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick.


Acquisition and Representation
CAA Media Finance handled the U.S. rights for the film, negotiating the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. Rocket Science represented international rights and introduced the project at Cannes.

Cast
Glen Powell, rising to fame with the 2023 Sony rom-com "Anyone but You," is set to appear in Netflix's "Hit Man" and Universal's "Twisters." Anthony Mackie, known for his recent work in the Peacock series "Twisted Metal," will lead Disney's 2025 superhero feature "Captain America: Brave New World." Laura Dern, an Oscar winner for "Marriage Story," has been seen in Apple TV+'s "Palm Royale" and Universal's "Jurassic World Dominion."

FAQs:

Who stars in the legal drama "Monsanto" acquired by Netflix?
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, and Laura Dern lead the cast of "Monsanto," a fact-based legal drama acquired by Netflix.

What is the storyline of "Monsanto"?
"Monsanto" centers on attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) representing Dewayne "Lee" Johnson (Mackie) against Monsanto for using their product Roundup, with Laura Dern playing Monsanto's chief toxicologist.