A24 picks up Discretion, a legal thriller starring Kidman and Fanning

A24 has acquired the rights to Discretion, a legal thriller to star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, in a competitive bidding process, according to industry reports. The project is based on a yet-to-be-published short story by Chandler Baker, who will adapt the material for television and serve as an executive producer. The story is set in Dallas and is inspired in part by Baker's experiences working as a corporate attorney, sources said.

Details of the plot have been kept largely under wraps, but outlets describe Discretion as a legal drama that Baker intends to develop as an ongoing series. A24 won the rights after outbidding multiple suitors and is expected to shop the packaged project to networks and streamers in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

The creative team assembling on Discretion brings a mix of established showrunners and actor-producers. Baker will adapt and executive produce alongside Susannah Grant, known for her work on Unbelievable and Erin Brockovich. Kidman and Per Saari will executive produce under their Blossom Films banner, while Fanning will executive produce with Lewellen Pictures partners Dakota Fanning and Brittany...