Saldanha Takes Over "Rust" Film

The Wrap is reporting that "Rio" and "Ice Age" filmmaker Carlos Saldanha is in talks to make his live-action directing debut on the film adaptation of the graphic novel "Rust".

The graphic novel is a "high-octane adventure set in the prairie lands of an unknown time. Life on the Taylor family farm was difficult enough before Jet Jones crashes into the barn, chased by a giant decommissioned war robot! Oldest son Roman Taylor struggles to keep his family’s small farm afloat as the area heals from a devastating world war. While the rest of his family may not trust the mysterious boy with the jetpack, Roman believes the secrets of Jet’s past may be the key to their survival."

Saldanha would replace British filmmaker Joe Cornish ("Attack the Block") who left the project several weeks ago. No reason was given for the exit.

Aline Brosh McKenna ("The Devil Wears Prada") wrote the adapted script.

Simon Kinberg is producing the pic.