Matthew Vaughn, director of "Layer Cake" and the upcoming big-screen version of "Kick-Ass," is currently considering an adaptation of Mark Millar and Peter Gross' comic book "American Jesus."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Vaughn is already in talks with Millar to develop the project. The two have recently been collaborating on "Kick-Ass," based on yet another Millar comic.

In the book, Christ returns to the modern world to engage in a final battle with the Antichrist in order to save the world. The first book is subtitled "Chosen." A second volume, titled "The Resurrection," will be released this fall.

Millar is a wanted man in Hollywood these days. The guy also created the comic book series "Wanted," and he's also currently developing a big-screen version of "War Heroes."

Vaughn's directing credits also include "Stardust." "Kick-Ass," which at this stage looks highly promising, does not have a release date yet. I sure hope we'll get to see this flick asap.

Filmmaker Sylvain White is gearing up to direct the big-screen adaptation of the DC-Vertigo comic book “The Losers,” according to Variety.

The story follows a team of black ops commandos trying to survive are after learning their own government has planned to kill them.

James Vanderbilt, whose credits include “Zodiac” and “The Rundown,” wrote the screenplay. Dark Castle will finance the project, which Warner Bros. is set to distribute.

White, who most recently directed ‘Stomp the Yard,” is also working on a big-screen adaptation of “Castlevania.”

“The Losers” was first published in the 1970s.

Mark Canton is set to produce the big-screen adaptation of Liquid Comics’ “Ramayan 3392 AD” for Mandalay Pictures, according to Variety.

The trade says John Collee is adapting the comicbook, based on epic Hindu poem about the adventures of legendary blue-skinned warrior Prince Rama, who fights to rescue his wife from the demon king who kidnapped her.

Collee’s credits also include “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” and “Happy Feet.” He also wrote the screenplay for Jon Amiel’s upcoming biopic “Creation,” which stars Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin.

Canton also produced “300” and “The Spiderwick Chronicles.” His upcoming projects include Alexandre Aja’s “Piranha 3-D” and Kevin Tancharoen’s remake of “Fame.”

More information about “Ramayan 3392 AD” can be found right here.

Peter Berg is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Steve Moore’s comic book series “Hercules: The Thracian Wars,” according to Variety.

Released earlier this year through Radical Publishing, the series follows Hercules as he turns his back on the gods and finds comfort only in barbarous battle. Details about the plot of the film have yet to be announced.

Ryan Condal will write the screenplay, which according to producer Barry Levine, will stay true to the comic.

Berg most recently directed the Will Smith vehicle “Hancock.” His credits also include “Friday Night Lights” and last year’s “The Kingdom.”

I really don’t have a problem with Berg directing another big action blockbuster, but I seriously hope Condal will supply him with a decent script. Let’s wait and see.