'Bonnie and Clyde' head back to the big screen

It looks like "Limitless" director Neil Burger currently has a lot on his plate. On top of recently taking over the video game adaptation of "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" for Columbia, Deadline is reporting that the director will be teaming up with screenwriter Sheldon Turner in an attempt to bring the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde back to life.

This new film will be based on the biography by author Jeff Guinn entitled "Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde", which provides a less romanticized view of the couple than the 1967 Arthur Penn film.

Yet, before you get all excited about an even darker film about this iconic couple, it should be noted that the film is being produced by Marissa McMahon. She is the wife of Shane McMahon, the son of the pro-wrestling mogul Vince McMahon. While I hope this isn't the case, don't be too surprised if the role made famous by Warren Beatty is given to John Cena.  

Neil Burger to direct 'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune'

David O. Russell was supposed to direct the big-screen adaptation of the popular video game "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune," but after he left, Columbia went on the hunt for a new helmer. Now it looks like they got one: Neil Burger, who's attached to the project.

Burger last directed the fairly entertaining "Limitless" with Bradley Cooper. He will also work on the script for the film. The story follows a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island.

The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. (via CS)

Anna Friel to explore 'Dark Fields'

The last time we saw Anna Friel ("Goal II: Living the Dream") on the big screen, it was in that awfully lame "Land of the Lost" remake with Will Ferrell. One movie we will see her in soon is Neil Burger's thriller "Dark Fields," which also stars Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Abbie Cornish.

Cooper will play a writer whose life drastically changes when he comes across a pill that enables him to access the full capacity of his brain. Just as he starts to enjoy sudden success, he realizes the drug also carries negative effects, and before he knows it, he's being pursued by a bunch of bad guys.

The Hollywood Reporter says Friel will play his ex-wife. The film is based on a novel by Alan Glynn, and Leslie Dixon wrote the script. Burger also directed "The Illusionist."

Robert De Niro moves into 'Dark Fields'

Robert De Niro, last seen in "Everybody's Fine," is joining Bradley Cooper in "Dark Fields," a thriller Neil Burger ("The Illusionist") is directing for Relativity Media. The film is based on a novel by Alan Glynn, and Leslie Dixon wrote the script.

Cooper will play a New York writer whose life changes when he comes across a pill that enables him to access the full capacity of his brain. That's when strange forces begin to haunt him. Variety says De Niro plays a mogul hunting Cooper.

Bradley Cooper will enter the 'Dark Fields'

From comedy to action and all the way to suspense, Bradley Cooper is the man for everything. The star from "The Hangover" hast just signed to star in Relativity Media's thriller "Dark Fields."

Variety says Cooper will play a New York writer whose life changes when he comes across a pill that enables him to access the full capacity of his brain. That's when strange forces begin to haunt him.

"Dark Fields" is based on the novel by Alan Glynn, and Neil Burger ("The Illusionist") is directing the film from a screenplay by Leslie Dixon. Shooting will kick off early next year.

Cooper, who is currently onscreen in "New York, I Love You," will soon be seen in the role of Face in "The A-Team." He also recently starred in "He's Just Not That Into You" and "All About Steve."

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Daily news dose: Phillip Noyce to direct 'Mixed Blood;' Jason Sudeikis joins 'Bounty Hunter'

Here's your dose of film news for June 17, 2009:

• Phillip Noyce is set to direct "Mixed Blood," a police thriller following a fugitive who's forced to make terrifying decisions in order to protect his family. Kelly Masterson ("Before the Devil Knows You're Dead") is writing the screenplay based on Roger Smith's novel. Samuel L. Jackson is also attached to star in the project. Noyce is currently shooting "Salt." (Variety)

• SNL's Jason Sudeikis has joined Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler in Columbia's comedy "Bounty Hunter." Butler plays a bounty hunter hired to find and bring in his ex-wife (Aniston) because she skipped bail. Sudeikis plays one of the woman's friends. Andy Tennant is directing Sarah Thorp's script. Sudeikis recently starred in "The Rocker." (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Neil Burger is apparently in talks to write and direct a remake of 1935's "Bride of Frankenstein," according to Risky Biz Blog. The original continued the adventures of Frankenstein's monster. Burger's recent credits include "The Lucky Ones" and "The Illusionist." Brian Grazer is onboard to produce the project.

• Josh Peck ("The Wackness") and Adrianne Palicki have joined the cast of Dan Bradley's upcoming "Red Dawn" remake. In the film, a group of teenagers gather to defend their town after it's invaded by Chinese and Russian soldiers. A release date for "Dawn" is set for Sept. 24, 2010. Carl Ellsworth and Jeremy Passmore wrote the script. (THR)