“Avatar” star Sam Worthington will be playing the title role in the film adaptation of “Dan Dare.” Warner Bros. recently closed a deal for the feature rights to the British property. The character, created by Frank Hampson, first appeared as a comic in 1950 and centered on a gallant chief pilot of the Interplanet Space Fleet. The story took place in the ’90s, with Dare exploring planets presumed to have extraterrestrial life. “Dan Dare” was later adapted for radio and television. Worthington has been attached to the project for several months. Basil Iwanyk, who worked with Worthington on “Clash of the Titans,” will produce the project under his Thunder Road banner.

Principal photography will began today (April 27th) on Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ epic action adventure Clash of the Titans, being directed by The Incredible Hulk’s Louis Leterrier. The film stars Sam Worthington (Terminator Salvation, the upcoming Avatar) and Academy Award nominees Liam Neeson (Taken, Schindler’s List) and Ralph Fiennes (the Harry Potter films, The...