Marc Forster is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Max Brooks' bestseller "World War Z," a thriller about a worldwide war trigged by zombies.

In the book, a U.N. researcher interviews survivors from all over the world about what happened 10 years ago during the bloody international crisis.

According to Variety, "Changeling" screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski is writing the screenplay.

Forster's credits also include "Monster's Ball" and "Finding Neverland." He most recently directed the 22nd official James Bond adventure "Quantum of Solace," but he said he would probably not helm another 007 flick.

Final word: Forster's been trying out several genres so far, and he's always delievered a solid movie. "War" seem just like the right project for him to tackle next.

By the way, Max is Mel Brooks' son.

“Quantum of Solace” helmer Marc Forster is in talks to direct Universal’s remake of the 2000 Korean film “Die Bad.”

Variety says the original film (directed by Seung-wan Ryoo) is a small collection of four segments focusing on the rise and fall of a gangster.

Brad Ingelsby is penning the screenplay. He’s currently working on the adaptation of DC Comics’ “Sleeper,” as well as a project Todd Field may be interested to direct.

As for Forster, his credits include “Monster’s Ball,” “Finding Neverland” and “Stranger than Fiction.” He most recently directed “The Kite Runner.”

His latest James Bond adventure “Quantum of Solace” opens Nov. 14, 2008.