Hugh Jackman locked down for 'Six Years'

THR learned yesterday that Hugh Jackman (“Swordfish”) has made his first commitment since being nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for “Les Miserables.”

He has joined Paramount’s adaptation of the upcoming mystery novel “Six Years.”

He will star as Jake Fisher, a man who, after having watched the love of his life marry another man six years prior, decides to attend this other man’s funeral in the hopes of spotting his former flame. Once Jake realizes that the mourning widow is not Natalie but another woman entirely, his past memories with Natalie are thrown into question.

While the story certainly sounds interesting it is shocking to hear Jackman sign onto something that doesn't yet have a writer or director, but I guess with him involved the studio is likely to get some A+ talent behind the camera.

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