By: James Silverwolfe
Joe Wright is in talks to direct, the long developed, HOUDINI for Lionsgate & Summit.
Story explores a fictional theory that magician Harry Houdini was actually a spy for the U.S. and British governments, keeping war at bay, in one thrilling adventure after another.
Producing will be Erik Feig, Frank Marshall and Bruce Cohen.
Wright’s recent directorial work was 2011’s action-thriller “Hanna” and music biopic “The Soloist”. Upcoming for him is the period film “Anna Karenina” awaiting release.
He is repped by CAA.
