Alien Director Ridley Scott May Have Found His Next Epic Franchise

Ridley Scott is lining up his next directorial project. The man behind the Alien and Blade Runner franchises, as well as All the Money in the World, is looking to dip his toe into the world of magic.According to a report from Variety, Scott is currently in negotiations with Disney to helm The Merlin Saga, which will follow the origin story of a young Merlin as his journey toward becoming King Arthur's mentor is set in motion. The film will be based on the 12-book series The Merlin Saga by TA Bar