There was once talk that Hancock director Peter Berg would helm this project, but now the signs are pointing to yes for Phillip Noyce to direct Edwin A. Salt, the story of a CIA agent accused of being a spy for the Russians who must elude capture to clear his name. Tom Cruise is the big-time celebrity name attached to star, and a return to rote Mission: Impossible style heroics might be needed for the guy, since Valkyrie looks like a mess and even his star power couldn't get apathetic people to go and see the war drama Lions for Lambs.
Noyce is no stranger to political action thrillers, as the director of the Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan movies: Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Then again, he also gave us Sliver. So if Noyce gets salty with Cruise, let's hope they steer clear of Billy Baldwin.
