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The Dawson's Creek and Fringe star will play lead character Paul Foster, while Matthew Gratzner (Shutter Island, Iron Man) will direct, according to Variety.
Foster is a test pilot who joins the Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation [SHADO], a secret group who operate underneath a Hollywood studio. SHADO's purpose is to protect Earth from a human-abducting race of aliens. The Gerry Anderson TV series was a hit in the 1970s.
"Character development is the most critical part of UFO, and Joshua's terrific talent and range is exactly what I need to convey the inner conflict of the character of Paul Foster," said Gratzner.
Shooting is scheduled to start in the UK next spring.
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