Oliver Stone to Write and Direct Edward Snowden Movie

Leave it to agent provocateur Oliver Stone to take the reins of a new movie about American whistleblower Edward Snowden.
The filmmaker responsible for “JFK,” “W.” and “Nixon” is set to direct an adaptation of “The Snowden Files,” an account of the ongoing NSA scandal written by Guardian journalist Luke Harding.
Stone’s thriller will explore what led Snowden to leak thousands of classified documents to former Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald while working as a contractor at the National Security Agency back in June 2013.
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Stone will write the script and his frequent collaborator Moritz Borman will produce, while Harding and other Guardian journalists will serve as consultants on the story and subsequent production.

“This is one of the greatest stories of our time,” said 67-year-old Stone. “A real challenge. I’m glad to have the Guardian working with us.”

“The story of Edward Snowden is truly extraordinary, and the unprecedented revelations he brought to light have forever transformed our understanding of, and relationship with, government and technology. We’re delighted to be working with Oliver Stone and Moritz Borman on the film,” said Guardian editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger.