Harry Potter's David Yates in talks to direct 'Scarface' remake

A source told Deadline website that the movie studio has been through a couple of drafts and now is very high on the current draft, Contactmusic reported.

David Yates. Pic/AFP

The insider said that the first stop is the director and this is before any conversations on talent or timing.

The studio has made finding a director for the project its top priority after nailing down a script they are happy with.

Universal has been refining the script with several screenwriters and drafts while keeping all names and details under wraps.u00a0