Michael B. Jordan will be starring and producing the film adaptation of The Silver Bear, a gripping political thriller about an assassin.

Michael B. Jordan has been signing on to a ton of exciting projects lately. From his heart-stopping work on Black Panther, to his powerful performance in HBO’s adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, and his upcoming role in Creed II, he’s on top of the world. And it seems he’s still snagging amazing roles with the news of his latest project, The Silver Bear.

According to Variety, Jordan is set to star and produce in another movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, the film adaptation of novel The Silver Bear. Written by Derek Haas, the man who also wrote the screenplays to 3:10 to Yuma and Wanted, The Silver Bear tells the story of an assassin named Columbus (also called The Silver Bear) who is tracking a politician with presidential aspirations.

The Silver Bear is a part of a trilogy, and Lionsgate is intending to bring the entire series to life. We’re so excited to see a new thriller franchise come to life, and if the response to the books is any indication, these movies are going to be explosive. Plus, with Michael B. Jordan bringing the title character to life, you know The Silver Bear is going to be one you just can’t miss.

We’re so excited to see this franchise develop, and we’re even more excited about more Michael B. Jordan in our lives in this new franchise. The movie is still in early stages, so there isn’t any word on who will round out the rest of the cast or release dates. However, we’ll keep you posted as more news breaks on this awesome new franchise from Lionsgate.