Actor Robert "Iron Man" Downey Jr. is in negotiations to star in DreamWorks/Universal’s "Cowboys & Aliens", based on a graphic novel by Fred Van Lente/Andrew Foley from a concept by Platinum Studios chairman/CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.The story focuses on an Old West battle between Apache and Western settlers, including former Union Army gunslinger 'Zeke Jackson' (Downey), that is interrupted by a spaceship crashing into the Arizona prairie.
The premise draws a parallel between the American drive to conquer Indians with advanced technology and the aliens’ assault on Earthlings, who must join together to survive the invaders’ attack.
The recent screenplay draft is by Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus.
Imagine’s Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will produce with Rosenberg and DreamWorks Steven Spielberg, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Ervin Rustemagic and Rich Marincic will co-produce...
