With his many proteges, Luc Besson has created a network of directors that churn out action vehicles with every turn. Back in 2008, his Transporter franchise was handed over to one Olivier Megaton for the third entry. The director then went on to helm the Zoe Saldana actioner Colombiana and his upcoming film sees him commanding Liam Neeson for Taken 2. Now he’s set to helm a feature that’s somewhat smaller in scope, Variety reports.
Megaton has signed on to direct an adaptation of Nicci French‘s novel Land of the Living, with a script by Sean Gullette (Pi). One can see the synopsis below via Amazon for the abduction thriller, but this one could fall into very generic territory judging from those few sentences. Megaton’s last effort was over-produced and mindless, so here’s hoping narrowing his scope will reap benefits.
After Abbie Devereaux escapes a kidnapper, no one seems to believe her. Even worse, Abbie can’t remember anything prior to her abduction. Determined to prove she was kidnapped, Abbie sets out to retrace her steps–and comes face-to-face with a very real psycho-killer. Only this time, she refuses to be his victim.
Production begins in January.