Chap Taylor (CHANGING LANE) is set to write the adaptation of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's forthcoming novel series GIDEON'S SWORD, reports Heat Vision. Michael Bay will direct with plans to turn the planned 12-book series into a Jason Bourne-esque franchise. Paramount is producing.

The story revolves around a man who is extremely persuasive who must uncover the truth about his father and free him from NSA custody.