Max Thieriot in 'Prodigy'

Max Thieriot has landed the title role in "Prodigy," director Chuck Russell's sci-fi action film from Intrepid Pictures and Kincine according to Hollywood Reporter.

Thieriot will play William Cooley, a rebellious student at an elite boarding school producing world leaders with the help of pharmaceuticals. Three days before graduation, several of its alumni are murdered, and William is implicated. As the school valedictorian investigates William, the two eventually become reluctant allies and targets while uncovering a conspiracy behind the crimes.

Dave Kalstein adapted the screenplay from his 2006 novel. Intrepid principals Trevor Macy and Marc D. Evans will produce with Spain-based Kincine's Jesus Martinez as well as Kevin Mann and Matt Perniciaro.