D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are best known for creating the groundbreaking HBO series Game of Thrones. Since the series wrapped last year, the filmmakers have been attached to a bevy of new projects. As first reported by Discussing Film, the duo moves forward with their lucrative Netflix partnership to produce a new film titled Metal Lords.

With a script penned by Weiss, Metal Lords will be directed by Peter Sollett. Best known for his work on Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Sollett spent the last few years directing various episodes of shows like Rise and Almost Family. Additionally, the filmmaker will write and direct a film adaptation of the video game Minecraft.

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Benioff and Weiss will serve as producers alongside Greg Shapiro (The Hurt Locker). Per the initial report, Metal Lords will follow two high school kids with dreams to start a heavy metal band. Additionally, they come across a girl who plays the cello and the three form a tumultuous team to compete in an upcoming battle of the bands.

D.B. Weiss and David Benioff recently directed Leslie Jones: Time Machine for Netflix. Benioff also wrote the screenplay for Will Smith’s 2019 film Gemini Man. 

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