Friday, May 30, 2014

"The Winter Soldier" Helmers Eyed For "The Gray Man"

Sony Pictures has optioned the film rights to author Mark Greaney's novel "The Gray Man" says  Variety.



The first of a four-part book series, the story follows a CIA operative-turned-assassin looks to evade mysterious forces as he tries to save the lives of the daughters who don't know he exists.

The studio wants "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" helmers Joe Russo and Anthony Russo to write the adapted script and direct. Much like 'Winter Soldier,' the plan is to make a 1970s style espionage thriller but with an otherwise contemporary story.

Joe Roth and Palak Patel will  produce the film which Sony hopes to turn into a potential franchise. The studio has also optioned the three follow-up books.

New Regency Enterprises previously held the movie rights.

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