Matt Damon May Team Up With John Krasinski for Universal's 'King of Oil' | THR News

The transcript discusses the adaptation of 'The King of Oil', a book about billionaire Marc Rich, into a biopic by Universal Studios. John Krasinski is set to produce, with hopes of casting Matt Damon. The screenplay will be adapted by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. The story highlights Rich's controversial pardon by President Clinton, influenced by donations from Rich's ex-wife, Denise. Damon and Krasinski have previously collaborated on projects like 'Promised Land' and 'Manchester by the Sea'.

Who is producing the biopic about Marc Rich?

• Matt Damon

• Anna Waterhouse

• John Krasinski

• Joe Shrapnel

What is the title of the book on which the biopic is based?

• A Quiet Place

• The Bourne Franchise

• The King of Oil

• The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

Who is expected to play Marc Rich in the biopic?

• John Krasinski

• Joe Shrapnel

• Matt Damon

• Gus van Sant

Why was Marc Rich's pardon controversial?

• He fled to Europe

• He was a songwriter

• Denise Rich's contributions to the Clintons

• He was a famous actor

Which project did Damon and Krasinski both work on?

• Manchester by the Sea

• A Quiet Place

• The Bourne Franchise

• The King of Oil