Paul Greengrass to direct Ness, based on the graphic novel Torso Paramount Pictures‘ long-planned feature film version of Brian Michael Bendis and Marc Andreyko’s graphic novel Torso is back on track as Variety reports that acclaimed helmer Paul Greengrass (Jason Bourne, Captain Phillips) will direct the thriller for the studio under the new title Ness. They are currently looking for a leading man to star as famed crimefighter Elliot Ness, whose prohibition-era exploits inspired The Untouchables. The story follows Ness after his Chicago glory days, now serving as Safety Director of Cleveland, Ohio.