It looks like Terminator: Genesis has found its John Connor as Jason Clarke is apparently deep in to talks to play the leader of the resistance in the upcoming reboot.
Jason Clarke has already made a name for himself in films such as Lawless, Public Enemies and the Osama Bin Laden thriller Zero Dark Thirty, now it looks like he has another potential blockbuster on his hands, as Deadline have reported that he is now the frontrunner to portray John Connor in Terminator: Genesis. 
The reboot already has Arnold Schwarzenegger attached to reprise the role that made him famous. Emelia Clarke – from Game of Thrones – is the current favourite to take over Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. Apparently, Kyle Reese will also be returning, but this time he won’t be played by Michael Biehn.
Terminator: Genesis will be directed by Alan Taylor, who recently turned heads when making the hit Marvel film Thor: The Dark World.
Skydance Productions’ David Ellison and Annapurna’s Megan Ellison are producing Terminator: Genesis, while Paramount is set to distribute. The film is currently set to open July 1, 2015.
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