Phillip Noyce is in talks to direct
The Art of Making Money for
DreamWorks,
The Hollywood Reporter says.
The story is based on the life of notorious counterfeiter Art Williams, who printed more than $10 million in forged bills. He continued to produce counterfeit money even after he was caught by the FBI. Last year he was jailed for seven years.
The film will by based on
Jason Kersten‘s profile for
Rolling Stone magazine.
Frank Baldwin will adapt the article, which Kersten and Williams are to turn into a book.
Noyce has previously directed Patriot Games, Rabbit-Proof Fence and 2006's Catch a Fire. His period drama
Mary Queen of Scots is currently in production.