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The director of Taken is back

Jul 16th 2009 By James White

Taken helmer Pierre Morel has agreed to direct Pursuit for Universal.

This time, he'll be following the adventures of a man with a different, particular set of skills - no, not killing people: photography.

Pursuit is based on the early career of war snapper Jason Howe who fell in love with a woman while at work in Colombia.

But in case you think there won't be any death this time, think again - his lover was an assassin.

The studio has nabbed the rights to Howe's life story, and Morel - a former camera operator and cinematographer before he made the jump to directing - sees the story as perfect for him.

"Aside from the camerawork, I have been shooting still photography since I was a kid and have been fascinated by the reportage in war zones," Morel tells Variety.

"If I'd been courageous enough, I might have done that myself. There is the sentimental side of a man in love, and a journalist trying not to become involved in the story he is covering."

Oh, and yes, Taken fans... He and Luc Besson are still trying to work up a sequel, so we might see Liam Neeson kicking arse once more.

[Source: Variety]

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