Last updated: Friday, May 29, 2009

SPACEY TAKES ON HERO CAPTAIN'S STORY

KEVIN SPACEY is to bring the story of U.S. hero CAPT. RICHARD PHILLIPS' ordeal at sea to the big screen as part of a consortium of producers keen to turn the drama into a movie.

Kevin Spacey at the opening night of the Broadway play 'Desire Under the Elms' at the St. James Theatre. New York City, USA - 27.04.09

Phillips' cargo ship was hijacked by Somali pirates back in April (09) and the seaman was held for ransom.

His dramatic rescue by Navy SEALs made headlines around the world and now Columbia Pictures executives have optioned the life story rights of the captain of the Maersk Alabama.

Spacey will be among the producers of the project, according to EW.com.

It is not known if the double Oscar winner will play a role in the film.

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Source: WENN

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