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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The search and wait are over. Warner Bros. has found the man to play the lead character in its upcoming big-screen adaptation of "The Green Lantern," and the winner is: Ryan Reynolds!

That's right folks. The man who's currently onscreen in "The Proposal" and recently starred in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" will indeed slip into the role of Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio did several rounds of screen tests recently. Bradley Cooper, Jared Leto and even Justin Timberlake took part. Reynolds, however, is the final pick.

I admit this is interesrting news. Reynolds has been delivering quite a few solid performances recently, and he's got several projects lined up. "Buried" is one of them, and a "Deadpool" spin-off is another.

BTW: Hal Jordan’s character was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. "The Green Lantern" will arrive in theaters June 17, 2011. Martin Campbell is directing the flick.

Ryan Reynolds, who's currently onscreen in "The Proposal," is set to star in Rodrigo Cortes' upcoming indie thriller "Buried," according to Variety.

Chris Sparling wrote the script, which centers on a civilian contractor who's kidnapped and awakens in the Iraqi desert with only a phone, a candle and a knife.

Reynolds has been celebrating quite the career boost recently. The "Van Wilder" star delivered some solid performances in decent films, including "The Nines," "Definitely, Maybe" and "Adventureland."

Reynolds also played Wade Wilson in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and he's already set to play the lead in the upcoming "Deadpool" spinoff.

As a side note, I found Reynolds very refreshing alongside Sandra Bullock in "The Proposal." This guy's got a solid future ahead of him.

Hunter Parrish, who recently made his Broadway debut in "Spring Awakening," has signed on to star in Michele and Kieran Mulroney's upcoming comedy "Paper Man."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, he is the latest to join a cast that already includes Emma Stone, Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds and Lisa Kudrow.

In the film, Stone plays a high school girl who teaches a failed author (Jeff Daniels) all about growing up. Parrish plays Stone's boyfriend.

Michele and Kieran Mulroney wrote the script for the film, which also marks their directorial debut. Their credits also include the “Justice League” screenplay.

As for Parrish, he's also known for playing Silas Botwin on Showtime's awesome series "Weeds." Parrish will also appear along Zac Efron in "17 Again."