Los Angeles, Aug 1 (PTI) "Detective Pikachu" helmer Rob Letterman is set to direct Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Ubisoft game "Beyond Good & Evil".

The hybrid live-action/animated feature is in early development phase at the streamer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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The video game, first released in 2003, is a space adventure in which the player controls Jade, an investigative reporter who exposes a conspiracy that threatens her planet. A sequel game is in the works.

Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin will produce for Ubisoft Film & Television.

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Letterman is best known for movies such as "Gulliver's Travels" and 2015's "Goosebumps". He most recently directed Ryan Reynolds-starrer "Detective Pikachu", which earned over USD 433 million at the global box office.

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