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Nic Mathieu to Replace Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg as SPECTRAL Director for Legendary

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With Kon-Tiki helmers Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg once again taking to the high seas for Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Legendary’s supernatural thriller Spectral is left without a captain of the ship. The studio has turned to commercials helmer and up-and-coming feature director Nic Mathieu to take the post. The picture is described as a “supernatural Black Hawk Down” but further plot details are being kept under wraps. We previously reported it as being a darker version of Ghostbusters with a more serious tone, featuring a contemporary, militaristic approach to fighting supernatural creatures; when evil ghosts take over Manhattan, a special ops group is brought in to take them down. As Variety confirms, Mathieu is also attached to direct Story of Your Life and Warner Bros.’ Robotech adaptation.

James Badge Dale in Talks to Star in 'Spectral'

Nic Mathieu is directing what is being described as a supernatural "Black Hawk Down."

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5:51 PM PST 2/19/2014 by Borys Kit
James Badge Dale is in negotiations to star in Spectral, Legendary’s supernatural thriller being directed by Nic Mathieu.

Spectral centers on a special-ops team that fights supernatural beings that have taken over New York City. It has been described as a supernatural Black Hawk Down.

Ian Fried wrote the original treatment with the script written by George Nolfi, followed by a rewrite by John Gatins.

Dale was in three tentpoles last year: World War Z, Iron Man 3 and Lone Ranger. He is repped by CAA, MJ

'American Sniper' Actor Cory Hardrict Joins 'Spectral' (Exclusive)

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10:01 AM PST 06/18/2014 by Rebecca Ford
James Badge Dale is starring in Legendary’s supernatural thriller.

Cory Hardrict has joined Legendary Pictures' sci-fi thriller Spectral, starring James Badge Dale.

Nic Mathieu is directing the film, which centers on a special-ops team that fights supernatural beings who've taken over New York City.

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Ian Fried wrote the original treatment, with the George Nolfi-penned screenplay getting a rewrite from John Gatins. Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce, with Jillian Share and Guy Riedel serving as executive producers. Sophia Sikora will also oversee the film for Legendary.

Hardrict, who is married to actress Tia Mowry, recently has completed a slew of projects. He just wrapped production on Clint Eastwood's American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper. He's also starring in indie drama Brotherly Love and Car Dogs alongside Octavia Spencer.

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Hardrict's previous work includes Transcendence, Warm Bodies and Lovelace. He’s repped by CAA and Jackoway Tyerman.

Emily Mortimer Lands Female Lead in Legendary’s ‘Spectral’

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July 7, 2014 | 11:30AM PT
Justin Kroll
Film Reporter

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Though she still has the final season of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to film, Emily Mortimer is making sure her film slate stays filled after the series ends, as she is in negotiations to co-star with James Badge Dale in Legendary’s “Spectral.”
Max Martini and Cory Hardrict also star with Nic Mathieu directing. Universal will distribute.
Described as a supernatural “Black Hawk Down,” “Spectral” was recently rewritten by John Gatins and George Nolfi. Ian Fried wrote the original script.
Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Jillian Share and Guy Riedel serving as executive producers.
Share and Sophie Sikora are overseeing the movie for Legendary.
Mortimer most recently wrapped production on the indie “Ten Thousand Saints” opposite Ethan Hawke. She is repped by ICM Partners, 42 and Brillstein Entertainment.
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Director Nic Mathieu street set pics on "Spectral" movie in Budapest.
Tentative 2016 release.

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