Amazon Studios has acquired a star vehicle that will have Emily Blunt playing Kate Warne, the first woman to become a detective at the Pinkerton Agency.

"Kate Warne" is described as an action adventure based on the trailblazing true-life story of Kate Warne, the first woman to become a detective at the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency, where her unmatched skills paved the way for future women in law enforcement and forever changed how detective work was done.

Producers include Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia via Seven Bucks Productions in addition to Emily Blunt via Ledbury Productions. Kristina Sorensen will also produce via her Kristina Sorensen Productions banner. Gustin Nash will executive produce. Kimberly Bialek is overseeing for Seven Bucks Productions.

The "Kate Warne" project comes on the heels of the recent box office success of the Blunt and Johnson-led "Jungle Cruise" for Disney, produced by Seven Bucks. The film has earned over $126 million to date in worldwide box office and on Disney + since its premiere.

Source: Press Release