Seth Gordon has been tapped to direct the upcoming adaptation to the video game "Uncharted."
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the film, which Sony has long been attempting to make, has had two directors previously drop out. Neil Burger ("Divergent," "The Illusionist") was first attached to direct the film and later dropped the project. David O. Russell ("The Fighter," "Silver Linings Playbook," "American Hustle") then signed on but quickly left as well.
The film is being produced by Avi Arad ("Iron Man," "The Amazing Spider-Man"), Charles Roven ("The Dark Knight," "American Hustle," "Man of Steel") and Alex Gartner ("Get Smart," "The Bank Job").
"Uncharted" centers on a treasure hunter named Nate Drake, a descendent of explorer Sir Francis Drake, who believes he has learned the whereabouts of the fabled golden South American city El Dorado from a cursed statue. His search for El Dorado becomes competitive when a rival hunter joins the fray, and then is racheted up several notches when creatures begin attacking those hoping to learn the treasure's true secrets.
Gordon is best known for directing the comedies "Horrible Bosses" and "Identity Thief." The director first broke out with the documentary "King of Kong" and he is currently executive producer on the ABC comedy "The Goldbergs." He will next shoot the remake of "War Games" this June.
Sony recently released the Academy Award nominated feature "American Hustle" and will next unveil "The Monuments Men," "Robocop," and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." The company will also release "22 Jump Street," "Sex Tape," "The Equalizer," and "The Interview."