Deadline reports Fox has picked up the rights to the upcoming book, Cold Comfort (aka How To Catch A Russian Spy), as a directing effort for Webb. Co-written by Newsday journalist Ellis Henican and the book's subject who is keeping his name hidden, it's the "true account of an American civilian-turned-self-taught spy, who worked with the FBI to bring down a Russian intelligence agent on American soil." The comedic tone is said to be perfect for a comic leading man like Jonah Hill, so maybe that's who they'll seek out.
This one's a long way off, obviously, but it's good to know that Webb is looking beyond comic book movies. It seems like forever since he was the guy who directed (500) Days of Summer.
