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March 5, 2001 — Darabont Taking '451' Step aside Mel Gibson, because word has it that Green Mile helmer Frank Darabont may be taking on the stalled Fahrenheit 451 project. According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, Darabont is currently in negotiations to rewrite the Terry Hayes written script for the film as well as direct it. Should the deal be sealed, the eventual film will be financed and produced by Castle Rock with Mel Gibson's Icon Prods. Warner Bros. will distribute the film domestically. Darabont is currently at work on The Majestic (previously titled The Bijou), which will star Jim Carrey.