William Monahan to write 'Oblivion'

William Monahan, the guy who won an Oscar for his "The Departed" screenplay, is set to write the big-screen adaptation of Joseph Kosinski's Radical Publishing graphic novel "Oblivion" for Walt Disney.

"Oblivion" goes like this: In a future where the Earth’s surface has been irradiated beyond recognition, the remnants of humanity live above the clouds, safe from the brutal alien Scavengers that stalk the ruins.

But when surface drone repairman Jak discovers a mysterious woman in a crash-landed pod, it sets off an unstoppable chain of events that will force him to question everything he knows...

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William Monahan set for 'Associate' adaptation

Wow, William Monahan is quite the busy guy these days, and he's far from taking a break.

"The Departed" screenwriter is set to adapt John Grisham's "The Associate" for Paramount Pictures, according to Variety.

Last year, Shia LaBeouf already agreed to play the lead character, who's ready to graduate from Yale Law School when he's tricked into a job at a lawfirm where he gets access to crucial information about multibillion-dollar lawsuit.

Now, here's what Monahan is up against in the near future: Apart from making his directorial debut with "London Boulevard," he will also helm the adaptation of Myles Connor's upcoming memoir "The Art of the Heist: Confessions of a Master Thief, Rock-and-Roller and Prodigal Son."

Monahan also recently co-wrote the script for "Edge of Darkness," Martin Campbell's upcoming thriller with Mel Gibson. Monahan also won an Oscar for "The Departed."

Other credits of his include "Body of Lies" and "Kingdom of Heaven."

William Monahan to direct 'Art of the Heist'

William Monahan is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Myles Connor's upcoming memoir "The Art of the Heist: Confessions of a Master Thief, Rock-and-Roller and Prodigal Son."

Variety reports Monahan and producer Quentin Curtis are currently trying to acquire the rights to the book, which will be published in April.

The story follows Myles Connor, a musician and art thief who pulled of a bunch of museum robberies in Boston in the '70s and '80s.

The trade says it's unknown at this stage whether Monahan will also write the script. His credits include "Kingdom of Heaven," "The Departed" and "Body of Lies."

Monahan also recently decided to make his directorial debut with "London Boulevard," an adaptation of Ken Bruen's novel that will star Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell.

Farrell, Knightley head to 'London Boulevard'

Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell are teaming up for William Monahan's big-screen adaptation of Ken Bruen's novel "London Boulevard."

Variety describes the film as follows:

"Farrell will play a South London criminal who, after release from prison, tries to give up the gangster life by becoming a handyman for a reclusive young actress."

Monahan's writing credits include "Kingdom of Heaven," "The Departed" and "Body of Lies." "Boulevard" marks his directorial debut.

As for Farrell, he recently won a Golden Globe for his delicious performance in "In Bruges." The actor has quite a few projects awaiting release, including "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," "Triage" and "Crazy Heart."

Knightley wast last seen in "The Duchess." SHe recently wrapped filming "Last Night."

I have plenty of respect for Monahan's work, and I'm sure he'll put a lot of passion into this project, just like any other film he's worked on. I'm also interested in seeing how Farrell and Knightely work together onscreen.