Director Pierre Morel appears to have lined up his next project in The Hitman's Bodyguard. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that the Taken helmer is in negotiations to direct the Skydance Productions feature.

Written by Tom O’Connor, the storyline sees a bodyguard assigned to protect a hitman who has agreed to testify against a former European head of state.

Morel also directed District B13 and From Paris With Love.

David Ellison is attached to produce The Hitman's Bodyguard.

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