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Denzel Washington has signed on to star in “The Matarese Circle,” based on the Robert Ludlum novel.

“The project revolves around two secret agents — an American and a Russian — who must work together to fight a mysterious group of killers known as the Matarese. The twist: The agents, Bradley Scofield and Vasili Taleniekov, have been nemeses for years, with each responsible for killing someone close to the other. According to those familiar with the pitch, Washington would play Scofiel,” says The Hollywood Reporter.

Michael Brandt and Derek Haas are writing the screenplay. The two previously worked together on “3:10 to Yuma” and the upcoming Angelina Jolie film “Wanted.”