Universal's '2 Guns' loading Kormakur, Wahlberg

KormakurWahlbergUniversal must like what it really sees in the approaching thriller "Contraband," because the studio is within discussions to reteam helmer Baltasar Kormakur using the pic's star Mark Wahlberg the loop pic "2 Guns."Pic follows a DEA agent as well as an undercover naval intelligence officer who unknowingly investigate one another as each steals mob money.David O. Russell rewrote a script composed by Blake Masters, who modified Steven Grant's graphic novel.Marc Platt is creating with Boom!'s Andrew Cosby and Ross Richie.The very first trailer for "Contraband," looking for a Jan. 13 bow, only agreed to be launched and it has produced good buzz within the dunia ngeblog.Decision to lock lower another pic for Kormakur now is sensible, considering the fact that his rising profile. Besides "2 Guns," Kormakur have been thinking of getting the U/Working Title pic "Everest" and it is in line to direct the epic "Viking" for Working Title."Contraband" also stars Kate Beckinsale and Giovanni Ribisi.Kormakur is repped by WME and Nelson Davis Wetzstein. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com