Denzel Finds Ludlum Franchise
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By Ryan 'The Rican with the Irish name' McLelland on
April 04, 2008
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Move over, Matt Damon. A package based on a best-selling Robert Ludlum novel is creating a buzz as it has been pitched to studios this week. And there's a good reason: Denzel Washington is attached to play the hero.
The project, "The Matarese Circle," revolves around two secret agents -- an American and a Russian -- who must work together to fight a mysterious group of killers known as the Matarese. The twist: The agents, Bradley Scofield and Vasili Taleniekov, have been nemeses for years, with each responsible for killing someone close to the other. According to those familiar with the pitch, Washington would play Scofield.
Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, the scribes behind Lionsgate's "3:10 to Yuma" and upcoming Universal tentpole "Wanted," are attached as writers. Veteran producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Nick Wechsler are on board as producers.
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