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According to Deadline Hollywood, the Escapist helmer is negotiating with 20th Century Fox to lead the project into production.
Writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver are penning the script.
Producer Peter Chernin is apparently spearheading the update.
The studio has yet to announce a cast or production start date.
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