'24' guy Jon Cassar to direct 'Motorcade'

I already completely forgot about DreamWorks' action flick "Motorcade," but it looks like the project is still alive and on its way to the next developmental stage, and that with a new director on board.

Variety says Jon Cassar, who helmed and produced a whole bunch of "24" episodes, has been set to direct "Motorcade," a film Len Wiseman was attached to helm for a while. Tom Cruise was attached to star.

Cassar and DreamWorks will try to make this film happen later next year, and the trade also says the studio is eyeing Ryan Reynolds for the lead role. No deal has been set up yet at this stage.

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Len Wiseman to interrupt 'Motorcade'

Filmmaker Len Wiseman is in talks to direct DreamWorks' upcoming thriller "Motorcade," according to Variety.

Originally written by Hans Bauer and Craig Mitchell, the story centers on terrorists attacking the president's motorcade in Los Angeles.

The trade says Billy Ray, director of "Breach," is rewriting the screenplay. Wiseman most recently directed "Live Free or Die Hard." He also helmed the first two "Underworld" flicks.

Final word: Considering the United States has just elected a new president, I'm glad this project is only in early developmental stages instead of being ready for a theatrical release.