Universal's Fast-Tracking Ludlum's Sigma Protocol

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Source: Variety
June 2, 2008


Universal has put the adaptation of Robert Ludlum's "The Sigma Protocol" on the front burner, reports Variety.

The studio has hired Iron Man screenwriters Art Marcum and Matt Holloway to pen the screenplay based on the late author's novel, published in 2001. Universal also has brought in Strike Entertainment partners Marc Abraham and Eric Newman to produce the film with Paul L. Sandberg.

"The Sigma Protocol" revolves around a young investment banker who discovers a secret organization that has been manipulating the global economy. When the banker tries to expose the scheme, he's targeted for death.

The writers will adapt "The Sigma Protocol" before they begin writing a remake of Highlander. They also scripted Paramount's upcoming Convoy.

 

[Lobo]

That sounds pretty cool. I'll be interested to see who gets cast as the banker.

 

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Jose Padilha to Direct Sigma Protocol
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
January 27, 2009


Universal has Berlin prizewinner Jose Padilha to direct international thriller Sigma Protocol, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The studio is in final negotiations with the helmer of Elite Squad, the action movie that won the Golden Bear at last year's Berlin International Film Festival, to direct the Robert Ludlum vehicle.

The studio is planning on a summer shoot.

"Sigma" is based on Ludlum's final complete novel, which was published after the prolific author's death. Like the Jason Bourne franchise, another big Universal property, the story involves a modern-day man on the run in Europe from a series of international assassins and agents.

The two plots differ sharply, though, with the latter using a World War II conspiracy and Nazis as a plot hook.

Matt Holloway and Art Marcum, who penned Iron Man, are signed on to write the script.