Bruce Willis in for Kane & Lynch movie?

Bruce Willis is negotiating to star in the movie adaptation of Eidos’ Kane and Lynch, according to

Variety

.

The Hollywood news source reports that Willis will play Adam "Kane" Marcus, a mercenary who makes an unlikely alliance with schizophrenic killer James Lynch.

The game has sold 2 million copies worldwide since its launch in November.

Simon Crane will make his feature directing debut on the film, after serving as second unit director and stunt coordinator on the likes of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Troy and X-Men: The Last Stand.

According to the story, filmmakers are now looking to agree on an actor to play Lynch, and shooting will begin before year’s end.