Chris Bremner Sells Action-Comedy Spec ‘Ram’ To Netflix

Netflix has acquired the original action-comedy spec script 'Ram' from writer-producer Chris Bremner in a deal finalized this week, marking a significant sale for the in-demand screenwriter's personal passion project. The streaming giant purchased the script, which is described as containing sci-fi elements, though specific plot details are being kept confidential. The project will be produced by Bremner's own company, Unknown Quantity, in partnership with Dan Lin's prolific production banner, Rideback. The sale represents a major career milestone for Bremner, who has rapidly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after writers within the action-comedy genre. His recent credits include co-writing the blockbuster 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and contributing to the upcoming 'Zombieland 3', establishing a strong track record for delivering commercially successful, high-energy scripts. The 'spec script' model, where a writer completes a screenplay on their own initiative before seeking a buyer, remains a high-risk, high-reward pathway in the industry, making this acquisition by a top-tier buyer like Netflix a notable success. This deal underscores Netflix's continued aggressive strategy to secure original, franchise-potential intellectual property from proven talent, particularly in the crowded and popular action-comedy space. Partnering with Rideback, the company behind hits like the 'It' remake and the 'Lego Movie' franchise, signals a commitment to high-caliber production. For Bremner, selling a spec script that is also a passion project allows for greater creative control from the outset, with his own production company shepherding the film through development alongside experienced partners.