The film doesn’t have a script or director yet, but the lead actor is already on board. Variety today reported George Clooney has signed on to star in “The Tourist,” the adaptation of Olen Steinhauser’s novel of the same title.

Warner Bros. recruited Anthony Peckham to write the screenplay for the film, which focuses on a spy who risks his life to uncover a conspiracy after he’s wrongfully accused of murder.

Peckham, whose writing credits include 2001’s thriller “Don’t Say A Word,” also recently adapted John Carlin’s book for Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film “The Human Factor,” a look at the life and career of Nelson Mandela.

Clooney was last seen in “Leatherheads” and will next star in the Coen brothers’ comedy “Burn After Reading.”

With Clooney already on board, they should ask Tony Gilroy to direct. Both did a nice job working together on “Michael Clayton,” and I’m sure Gilroy has what it takes to direct a more action-loaded thriller. What do you think?