'Machinist' director flies to 'The Hive'

Anderson "The Machinist" helmer Kaira Anderson originates onto replace Joel Schumacher as director of Troika Pictures' thriller "The Hive."Set in the backdrop from the 911 emergency center, fast-paced suspense pic follows a 911 operator who must face her fears to have the ability to save a teenage girl in the killer.Wealthy D'Ovidio ("Exit Wounds") written the script, which initially had Halle Berry attached before she dropped out due to personal organizing issues, though several top stars have expressed fascination with the part.Michael Helfant and Robert Stein will produce for Troika Pictures, whose Bradley Gallo will co-produce. Rob Graup may even result in the pic, while Phil Cohen and William Gallo will professional produce.The brand new the new sony Pictures Purchases might be the domestic distributor and Sierra/Affinity is handling foreign sales.Production is skedded for late spring."We are thrilled to own Kaira pointing 'The Hive,'" mentioned Stein and Helfant. "He shares our passion and excitement with this particular edge-of-the-chair thriller. 'The Hive' is the kind of film we set to create once we produced Troika Pictures with this particular bankers.""I'm very searching toward coping with Troika on 'The Hive,'" added Anderson. "This script has two elements It's my job to look for in the thriller -- strong, credible female figures together with a smart, very dark and extremely creepy story that will certainly resonate with large audiences."Anderson recently directed "Transsiberian" and "Vanishing on seventh Street." He's repped by WME and Cinetic Management. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com