Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was developed after producer Jerry Bruckheimer secured the screen rights in 2004, with Walt Disney Pictures handling distribution. Game creator Jordan Mechner contributed to early story work, while the final screenplay credited Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro, and Carlo Bernard. British filmmaker Mike Newell was hired to direct. Casting announcements began in 2008 when Jake Gyllenhaal was selected to play Prince Dastan. According to interviews reported by Variety and Th