Steve Wynn Threatens Authorized Motion Over New Movie Mission Based mostly on E-book

Steve Wynn is not hedging any bets with regards to a just-announced movie venture about his life … as he is hit producers with a stern message about their potential portrayal of him.

We have seen a duplicate of a letter issued to producers Scott Jay Kaplan, Emmet McDermott and creator Christina Binkley after the business vets optioned the rights to CB’s e-book, ‘Winner Takes All’ — which particulars Steve’s rise and fall as a on line casino bigwig — for a dramatic retelling.

The letter was despatched from powerhouse legal professional Patricia L. Glaser on behalf of Steve … and it makes clear that the Sin Metropolis businessman will not tolerate inventive liberties taken in any huge or small dramatization of his life — together with what Kaplan and McDermott are engaged on.

The billionaire’s authorized staff explicitly expressed their concern for the venture … citing what they allege is the creator’s “history of false statements and mischaracterizations regarding [Steve]” — referencing the supply materials that’ll function the inspiration for this venture of theirs.

Whereas Steve did not threaten to place the kibosh on the film right here on this letter his legal professional fired off — not that he had any actual proper to stall the venture — he does demand, by way of Glaser, that Scott and Emmet confirm each truth offered within the story and make sure that their sources are totally vetted. Translation … no stone must be left unturned with regards to analysis!

And it is fairly apparent that Steve means enterprise right here — because the letter threatened authorized motion over any falsehoods which may be offered.

Though it is clear that Steve has by no means been a fan of his depiction in ‘Winner Takes All’ …  it does not seem he ever sued over the e-book within the 16 years since it has been revealed.

The e-book discovered itself on the NYT Greatest Vendor Checklist after chronicling the meteoric rise of Wynn — who was forced to step down from Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations … claims he is denied, for which he is by no means been charged with a criminal offense.