Stephen Gaghan to write 'Dead Spy Running'

Stephen Gaghan is set to write the big-screen adaptation of Jon Stock’s spy novel “Dead Spy Running” for Warner Bros.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the story "begins with the protagonist running the London Marathon, where a fellow racer is strapped with explosives. The scenario leads to a globe-trotting adventure to clear the name of the man's father."

McG will direct "Spy," which is the first film in a trilogy. Think of it as a new kind of "The Bourne Identity" spy thriller.

Gaghan's writing credits include "Traffic" and "The Alamo." He also directed "Abandon" and "Syriana."

As for McG, he's currently in post-production for “Terminator Salvation.” His directing credits also include “We Are Marshall” and the two “Charlie’s Angels” flicks.