British actor Sean Bean ("Goldeneye", "The Lord of the Rings") is set to play the title role in Rogue Pictures' remake of the 1986 horror film "The Hitcher" says The Hollywood Reporter.
The story follows a young couple driving across the country who become prey for a serial killer (Bean), who blames all of his murders on the young man. Eric Bernt wrote the current draft.
Sophia Bush also is on board the film, which is being directed by veteran music video helmer Dave Meyers. The role of the male half of that couple will be announced shortly.
Production starts this month in Austin, TX and Santa Fe, NM.
