London:
Oscar-winning director RonHoward is reportedly set to direct the Formula 1 inspiredmovie Rush after Paul Greengrass pulled out of the project.
Howard will get behind the camera for the projectwhich tells of the 1970's rivalry between the late playboyBritish driver James Hunt and his Austrian nemesis Niki Lauda,Los Angeles Times reported.
It was earlier reported that Greengrass was confirmedto direct the film, but he has since opted out to work onother projects.
Howard, best known for his movies A Beautiful Mindand The Da Vinci Code, will reunite with screenwriter PeterMorgan - the pair worked together on the acclaimedFrost/Nixon.
The 57-year-old is looking to shoot the movie inEurope this year on a budget of around USD 50 million. Themovie's subjects, Lauda and Hunt, dominated Formula 1 in the1970's but their contrasting lifestyles made for a compellingrivalry.
Hunt was known for his high-end London dining andparty lifestyle, while Lauda led a subdued life and oncecontemplated suicide during a low point in his career.
Howard will get behind the camera for the projectwhich tells of the 1970's rivalry between the late playboyBritish driver James Hunt and his Austrian nemesis Niki Lauda,Los Angeles Times reported.
It was earlier reported that Greengrass was confirmedto direct the film, but he has since opted out to work onother projects.
Howard, best known for his movies A Beautiful Mindand The Da Vinci Code, will reunite with screenwriter PeterMorgan - the pair worked together on the acclaimedFrost/Nixon.
The 57-year-old is looking to shoot the movie inEurope this year on a budget of around USD 50 million. Themovie's subjects, Lauda and Hunt, dominated Formula 1 in the1970's but their contrasting lifestyles made for a compellingrivalry.
Hunt was known for his high-end London dining andparty lifestyle, while Lauda led a subdued life and oncecontemplated suicide during a low point in his career.
