Juan Antonio Bayona to direct new sci-fi film for WB

According to Variety, Barcelonian director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage), from 2012’s “The Impossible,” will direct an untitled science fiction movie scripted by Eric Roth. No details on the story yet, but Kevin McCormick (Gangster Squad) is producing. The film will be distibuted by Warner Bros. 

Bayona’s “The Impossible” has garnered Naomi Watts with various nomination this awards season including an Oscar for Best Actress. The movie itself has generated $117 million dollars worldwide.