Director David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, A History of Violence) is in negotiations to helm political thriller The Matarese Circle for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, according to Daily Variety.
Denzel Washington is attached to star in the film, which is based on a Robert Ludlum (Bourne) best-selling 1979 novel.
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, book revolves around two men -- one American, one Soviet -- who must cooperate in order to foil a sinister plot to topple the world’s governments.
Writing partners Michael Brandt and Derek Haas (3:10 to Yuma) penned the adaptation.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is eyeing a spring start date.
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