Filmmaker David Leitch (The Fall Guy) has signed on to helm the blockbuster take on the Gears of War game series for Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that he and his production company 87North will be partnering up with the Coalition Studio,

Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce the Netflix video game adaptation via their 87North banner along with gaming company The Coalition.

Netflix's Gears of War movie is reportedly moving forward - and with David Leitch as director. Leitch, who is perhaps best known for helming the stunt-filled Ryan Gosling action-comedy The Fall Guy, is set to direct from a screenplay penned by Jon Spaihts - who wrote Dune and Dune 2 (via T he Hollywood Reporter ).