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Summit Entertainment has tapped Justin Lin to direct and Neal H. Moritz to produce its reboot of “Highlander,” aiming at turning the title into a franchise.

Lin and Moritz teamed on Universal’s “Fast & Furious.” Summit acquired the “Highlander” remake rights from Davis-Panzer Prods. in May, 2008.

“Iron Man” screenwriters Art Marcum and Matt Holloway are penning the script and longtime “Highlander” producer Peter Davis is also producing.

Summit’s plans to expand on the original “Highlander” premise of immortals battling amongst us and hunting each other through the ages. The new pic centers on an immortal Scottish swordsman who must confront a murderously brutal barbarian, who lusts for a fabled prize.

Lin’s helming credits include “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “Better Luck Tomorrow.” Moritz and his Original Film banner are producing the upcoming “Flash Gordon” and “The Green Hornet.”