Asa Butterfield Signs for 'Ender's Game' Harrison Ford Among Other Names Being Talked about

That which was a deal has turned into a deal: 'Hugo' star Asa Butterfield has formally signed onto star within the large-screen adaptation of 'Ender's Game' for Summit Entertainment. Authored the kid on Twitter concerning the news, "Indeed. I am really doing the work. F*** YEAAA!!!" Due March 15, 2013 -- roughly twelve months after 'The Hunger Games' -- 'Ender's Game' concentrates on a youthful gamer who will get employed through the government to battle off an alien race due to his gifted natural capabilities of strategy. Gavin Hood ('X-Males Roots: Wolverine') will direct 'Game,' which is dependant on Orson Scott Card's beloved 1985 book. Additionally to Butterfield, another names might be coming aboard soon. Like maybe Harrison Ford. Minimal influential star is apparently being talked about to experience Colonel Hyrum Graff, "the Commander of coaching for that Worldwide Fleet, a top-notch boys' military academy." Viggo Mortensen was searched for for that role, but no deal might be arrived at. When Butterfield was requested about 'Ender's Game' throughout his 'Hugo' press obligations, he illuminated just like a candle. "It is extremely exciting," he told Moviefone. "I really like it. I have been doing lots of serious films, it will be good to behave relaxing and very exciting, which 'Ender's Game' is." [via Variety] [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook