Ness - Paul Greengrass Adapting 'Torso' Graphic Novel For Paramount

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‘Ness’ Locks Up Paul Greengrass And Brian Helgeland For Paramount Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: An updated version telling the story of one of America’s bravest and incorruptible lawman has grabbed the attention of Bourne franchise director Paul Greengrass who is negotiating to direct the project Ness, written by Brian Helgeland for Paramount Pictures. Helgeland won and Oscar for his LA Confidential screenplay and worked with Greengrass on The Bourne Supremacy. The project is based on the graphic novel Torso by Brian Michael Bendis and Marc Andreyko.

The film is seen for Paramount Pictures as a possible motion picture franchise, which the studio is in dire need right now. The project is being eyed for a fall start. Based on the life of Elliot Ness, who led the team of Prohibition agents known as The Untouchables and brought down Chicago Outfit crime boss Al Capone.