Torso Still Has A Heartbeat

For those who aren't familiar with the project, "Torso" is a graphic novel written by Brian Michael Bendis that tells the story of a post-Untouchables Elliot Ness (who was a real person, by the way). The movie version is tentatively titled Ness, and was set to be directed by David Fincher with Matt Damon in the starring role and Casey Affleck and Rachel McAdams in supporting roles. Earlier this week, various news sites began reporting that the project looked like it might be dead in the water, with no word about if it'd go into production before the option for the story expired on December 15th. Well, it looks like this project still has a sign of life. CHUD is reporting that the movie has been greenlit, or at least has been made a priority. Budgeting is under way and Paramount does seem to be working in earnest to exercise the option. We'll bring you more information as the project develops.