Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan’s next film will most likely be ‘Hell and Gone,’ a movie that is being described as “a ‘Titanic’-like historical tragedy and love story revolving around the Great Chicago Fire,” Slashfilm.com is reporting. Warner Bros. is currently backing the movie, and is looking at J Blakeson, who wrote and directed the critically-acclaimed ‘The Disappearance of Alice Creed,’ to direct the film.

While no official synopsis has been released yet, a couple of years ago Nolan described the film as “kind of a revenge story.” In real life, the Great Chicago Fire was one of the worst U.S. disasters of the 19th century. The fire spread across four square miles over two days, and killed hundreds. It also destroyed hotels, department stores, City Hall, theaters and churches throughout the city’s central business district.

Nolan’s most famous work was the short story ‘Memento Mori.’ The story inspired his brother, Christopher, to write the script for his hit ‘Memento.’ Nolan also co-wrote ‘The Prestige’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ with his brother, who directed both movies.

Written by: Karen Benardello