Hayden Christensen is to star in Paramount's Marco Polo.
The actor is going to play Polo himself in the film which is to be directed by Rob Cohen.
The Hollywood Reporter says the Paramount-China Film Group co-production is taking the form of a fantasy-action movie.
The merchant Polo spent 27 years travelling from Venice through China in the 13th century with a book written about his exploits, widely seen as Europe's introduction to Chinese culture and tradition.
A Netflix series based on the man has already been produced with a second series commissioned.
Christensen recently welcomed a baby girl with his partner Rachel Bilson who they have called Briar Rose.
