George Clooney is set to direct a film based on the News International phone hacking scandal.
The actor and director will also produce the film alongside partner Grant Heslov and Columbia Pictures' president of production Michael De Luca.
It is inspired by the book Hack Attack by Nick Davies, the journalist who investigated hacking allegations against Rupert Murdoch's company.
Clooney released a statement about his latest project, which said: "This has all the elements – lying, corruption, blackmail – at the highest levels of government by the biggest newspaper in London.
"And the fact that it's true is the best part. Nick is a brave and stubborn reporter and we consider it an honour to put his book to film."
De Luca added “As the son of a journalist, George has a sharp interest in the role journalism plays in all of our lives - whether that’s for good, as in Good Night, and Good Luck, or for bad.
“With Hack Attack, George will explore the dark side of that world, a business where all of the rules of journalism are broken in the race for an easy and ever-larger payday.”
Clooney's previous directorial efforts include Good Night, and Good Luck and Monuments Men.
Hack Attack will begin shooting next year.
