He would play a role similar to the one played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original
The visual effects supervisor will be making his directorial debut
Following director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's earlier departure
Four-time director has opted out of seventh film
Based on an upcoming novel series
Ryan Reynolds is still attached to play the lead in the big screen reboot
The reboot to be directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Looking for a "new flavor" of actor for the role
No new director has yet been announced
Will release the thriller in April
Filming to star in spring 2012
Already has the end sequence done
Justin Lin will direct the re-imagination
Melissa Rosenberg to write the adaptation of the Pamela Sargent novel
Melissa Rosenberg will draft Summit's franchise reboot
Re-imagination written by Iron Man screenwriters