EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-nominated screenwriters Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson have signed on to pen the screenplay for Skyway, a WW2 action-drama based on the true story of Captain Moon Chin – an unsung Asian American hero of the “Hump” airlift mission, the most perilous aviation route of World War 2.
Tamasy and Johnson are best known for their work on The Fighter (2010), which earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay. Their other credits also include Patriots Day, The Outpost, and most recently The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Skyway tells the untold story of Captain Moon Chin, a Chinese-American aviator who risked his life navigating the treacherous Himalayan flight path known as “The Hump” in one of the war’s most heroic missions.
The film joins Oval-5’s current slate of titles, which also includes Glenthrothan, Brian Cox’s directorial debut, and Celebrity Pass with Zoe Deutch and Jon Hamm.
“This is a nearly forgotten story of American and Chinese cooperation that was critical to the Allies success in WW2, and we are honored to bring his extraordinary legacy to the screen and shine a spotlight on a pivotal Asian American figure whose contributions have long been overlooked,” Tamasy and Johnson said in a statement.
“Captain Moon Chin was a great hero, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be telling his story. Skyway blends all the elements we love in a movie: huge action, deep emotion, and a complex central character overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.”
Crystine Zhang, CEO of Oval-5, added: “Skyway is more than a WWII story. It’s a bold, emotional, and action-driven narrative about unsung heroes and their resilience and legacy. We’re thrilled to have Paul and Eric bring their powerful storytelling lens to this vital piece of history.”
