David Strathairn will take a lead role in The Spiderwick Chronicles for Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures and then will star in Bourne Identity franchise for Universal Pictures.
The fantasy film Spiderwick is being directed by Mark Waters. Variety says, the story centers on three children who move to their great uncle's ancient mansion only to discover a magical book which opens up a new world.
The Bourne Ultimatum, directed by Paul Greengrass, will again star Matt Damon as Jason Bourne who is on the run, hoping to solve the mystery of his past. Strathairn will play the leader of a secret operation which is hunting Damon's character.