Morel Watches Over "The Hitman's Bodyguard"

"Taken" and "From Paris With Love" helmer Pierre Morel is in talks to direct the action thriller "The Hitman's Bodyguard" says Heat Vision.

The story follows a protection agent who is forced to escort to the Hague a hitman awaiting his chance to testify against a war criminal and ex-head of state of an Eastern European country.

Tom O'Connor wrote the script.

David Ellison and Dana Goldberg will produce the film.

No production schedule was given.