Michael Matthew set to direct Merlin
Michael Matthews is set to direct Disney's 'Merlin'. The 'Love & Monsters' filmmaker has been tapped to helm an adaptation of T.A. Barron's novel series that places King Arthur's wizardry mentor at the centre of the story. Sir Ridley Scott, who has helmed the new historical drama 'The Last Duel', was attached to direct previously but dropped out of the project as a result of his busy schedule. Gil Netter is producing the film from the latest draft of the script by Chris Weitz. Sources suggest that the movie is still in early development with Disney's live-action team. Barron's books were publi...