Bennett Miller to direct THE IMMORTALIST

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Source: Variety

According to Variety, director Bennett Miller (Capote) has signed on to helm Paramount Vatage's THE IMMORTALIST.

The script, which has yet to be written, is a character-driven drama set in the emerging world of life extension.

Miller describes it as "not a science fiction film ... a drama set in the very real world of those pursuing biological immortality." He adds, "It's a pursuit that attracts some extremely brilliant, wealthy and influential people. It also attracts tragic figures. This story follows one such person on his disturbing foray into it."

Dante Harper has been picked to write a screenplay for the film.