Overview

• David Leitch, known for directing 'John Wick' and 'Deadpool 2,' is in negotiations to direct Netflix's 'Gears of War' film adaptation.
• Jon Spaihts, co-writer of the 'Dune' series, is confirmed to be penning the screenplay for the project.
• The film will be produced by Leitch's 87North banner alongside The Coalition, the studio behind the game series.
• 'Gears of War,' a franchise with over 40 million copies sold since its 2006 debut, follows humanity's fight against the monstrous Locust in a dystopian world.
• While Netflix has advanced development significantly, no release date or casting details have been announced yet.