I am – Hercules!!

Morgan Freeman has been approached about a supporting role in “Red,” which means Warren Ellis’ completely wonderful 2003 funnybook series is finally getting serious about going before cameras. The story deals with a retired black-ops CIA operative surprised one day by a high-tech assassin determined to kill him. Bruce Willis is reportedly aboard as the main character, but there’s still no word of a director. Erich & Jon Hoeber (the Kate Beckinsale Antarctica thriller "Whiteout," due in September) penned the script. Find all of Variety’s story on the matter here. Follow Herc on Twitter!