Jon Favreau, fresh from delivering one of the biggest hits of the year in the form of Iron Man 2 ($600 million and counting), is taking a franchise break... to work on another comic book adaptation.

The erstwhile Friends guest star and Swingers man is now one of the most bankable directors in Hollywood after turning ol' shellhead into one of Marvel's most successful properties. He's now got a bit of time on his hands while Tony Stark hangs out with The Avengers for a bit.

Favreau has picked a comic that's world's away from superhero antics. Cowboys & Aliens is one hell of a pitch, and it seems it was that, rather than the comic itself, that grabbed his attention.

Speaking to Superhero Hype, Favs said "The property isn't what was appealing to me as much as the concept and the script."

So even if you're familiar with the comic, expect Favreau to put a fresh spin on things.