'Lost' star in talks for 'Billy Smoke'

Monday, June 30 2008, 13:10 BST

By Simon Reynolds, Movies Editor

Lost actor Matthew Fox is in negotiations to star in the Warner Bros comic adaptation Billy Smoke, says Variety.

Based on an upcoming Oni Press comic book, the film will centre on an assassin who, after narrowly escaping death, decides to rid the world of other hitmen.

Basil Iwanyk, who is steering the upcoming Clash Of The Titans remake, will produce Billy Smoke with Eric Gitter.

Other Oni comics in development for film adaptations include Ben Stiller's Return Of King Doug and Scott Pilgrim.

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