First Spy-Hunter, Now Psi-Ops!

Producers Adrian Askarieh and Chuck Gordon have optioned video game Psi-Ops from publisher Midway, reports Variety. They are in talks with a director and plan to take the property and director as a package to studios after Labor Day.

Described as an X-Men meets The Bourne Identity adventure-like movie, it's the story of a government agent with psionic powers whose memory is erased. He slowly recalls his abilities as he is sent to infiltrate a group of rogue agents who were also part of his training program. The game was released in June.

"I've always been interested in the whole idea of psionic powers that have been developed by the government, even though they've been very close-mouthed about admitting they conducted those kind of experiments," Askarieh said.

Midway also owns Spy-Hunter, which Askarieh and Gordon are producing at Universal Pictures. John Woo is directing the film with The Rock playing the title character.

For more info on the game, visit the official website.