Wright replaces Clooney, whoinitially was slated to direct the series.
Clooney and Heslov will executive produce through their Smokehouse Pictures along with David C. Glasser and 101 Studios.
Michael Fassbender is reported to be in talks to star in the series.
Joe Wright, Jez Butterworth & John-Henry ButterworthCourtesy of Talent
Bringing these powerhouse creatives together alongside George Clooney and Grant Heslov is sure to giveThe Bureauthe reinvention it deserves.
Le Bureaucenters on the daily life and missions of agents within Frances principal external security service.
Living under false identities for years, these agents missions are to identify and recruit good intelligence sources.
Production is slated to start later this year.
Wright is currently in post-production onM.
