We’ve been keeping you updated on the sci-fi conspiracy thriller set in futuristic Los Angeles that stemmed from a short film by Ricardo de Montreuil who is now set to direct the Universal Pictures project.

We had reported back in April that Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) had replaced Mark Walhberg (Ted) as the lead. According to Deadline Gerard Butler (Gamer) is now in “deep talks” to play the lead. I enjoy everything he does, so I consider this move an upgrade for sure.

We will keep you posted the latest for Ricardo de Montreuil’s The Raven.