First Contact

Ed Brubaker's comic book "Sleeper" is being adapted for the big screen by Brad Ingelsby says Variety.

The story centers on an operative who connects with an alien artifact and becomes impervious to pain. He can alsopass the ability on to others through skin contact.

Tom Cruise though not formally attached, reportedly has shown interest in the doing the film.

Cruise really wants to find another action franchise to latch on to....