Spy and Espionage

The Rock circling spy thriller based on novel by Jason Bourne creator Robert Ludlum

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in early discussions to star in a film adaptation of Robert Ludlum’s book “The Janson Directive” for Universal, Variety reports. Johnson would also produce the film with Universal, which is currently seeking writers to develop the screenplay. “The Janson Directive” centers on a former consular ops agent named Janson who, ….

Fast & Furious director tackling next Bourne sequel for Universal Pictures

After turning the Fast & Furious movie franchise into one of Universal’s most profitable series, director Justin Lin has been tapped to direct the untitled sequel to The Bourne Legacy, with Jeremy Renner returning to his role as Aaron Cross, according to Variety. Anthony Peckham recently came aboard to write the script for the new ….

Cult spy tv series It Takes a Thief being adapted to film

Variety reports that Universal Pictures is prepping a feature film adaptation of the 1970’s cult espionage television series It Takes a Thief, tapping Greg Russo to write the screenplay. It Takes a Thief was created by Roland Kibbee and starred Robert Wagner. The story centers on a young CIA analyst who recruits a brilliant thief, ….

Win a copy of the compelling World War II story of James Bond creator Sir Ian Fleming

Tomorrow, E-One Entertainment will release in-depth look at one of World War II’s greatest mysteries. The startling documentary unveils the role played by James Bond creator sir Ian Fleming, in one of the darkest days of the war in WWII Top Secret: Dieppe Uncovered. To celebrate the release of WWII Top Secret: Dieppe Uncovered, Film ….

Fox bringing 24 back, along with new M. Night Shyamalan series Wayward Pines

Variety reports that 24 will indeed return to Fox next summer as a limited series, with a roll out over 12 weeks beginning next May. The innovative series originally wrapped its eight-season run on Fox in 2010. According to the report, the M. Night Shyamalan-produced mystery event series Wayward Pines will follow 24. Fox chairman ….