Getting RIPD

McG could helm the comic book adaptation "R.I.P.D. says Pajiba.

Ryan Reynolds is attached to star a young cop murdered in the line of duty who agrees to enlist in "God's police force" for a chance to catch his killer. The action follows a regular day in the life of him and his partner, a gunslinger who himself has been dead for centuries.

Last week McG was looking likely to make the film as his next directorial effort, but the rom-com This Means War, has picked up enough momentum he has immediately begun prepping it says The L.A. Times.

The studio and producer Neal Moritz are said to be looking for a new director now in the hopes of kicking off filming in the winter. If schedules do push back things to mid-late next year

McG could come back on the project once 'War' is finished.

Adding to the scheduling woes for Moritz Reynolds is busy with other comic book pics After Green Lantern, it’s Deadpool RIPD has been around as a possibble film for years--With David Dobkin previously attached to the supernatural thriller as far back as 2006