Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer is set to helm the third instalment of the popular heist franchise, Now you See Me. 

The project, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, will not just follow the Horsemen but also introduce a new generation of characters. 

In a statement, Fleischer said, "There are three things in this world I absolutely love — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic. To have the chance to work with these two talented actors, as well as rest of the incredible cast of the Now You See Me movies is a dream come true. I am a lifelong fan of heist movies. I love getting drawn in by the twists and the mystery where nothing is what it seems."

Backed by Bobby Cohen, Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout, Meredith Wieck and Chisom Ude will oversee the project for Lionsgate.