Place your bets! We might be in for a case of dueling Jekylls. While Universe has been busy seeding its connected monster universe, which includes Russell Crowe appearing in The Mummy as Dr. Jekyll, Lionsgate has also been developing a film loosely based on the story of twisted split personalities. The studio now has Chris Evans attached to play the lead role.
While the Universal version has its own spin, the Lionsgate movie would be based on Steven Moffat's 2007 BBC series. Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry are at work on a script that would focus on Tom Jackman, a modern-day descendent of Jekyll who has inherited his condition through genetics. So he sets up a secure basement in which he can be stepped into a chair and monitored by a nurse as he changes. The Mr. Hyde in this case has enhanced strength and a raging personality that can also be a charming devil. Neither man remembers what the other one does while inhabiting Jackman's body, and they communicate using recordings. Of course, Hyde manages to get out one night and goes in search of Jackman's family...
The movie is still hunting for a director, and Evans' isn't 100% confirmed yet. There will also be his busy Marvel schedule to factor in, with two Avengers: Infinity Wars films to consider. He'll next be seen in Gifted, out on June 16 next year.