'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Gets Its Director?

Mike Fleming at Deadline.com is reporting that Craig Gillespie will be taking the helm of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies big screen adaptation.

"Gillespie has been a frontrunner on the Lionsgate project since Mike White dropped out. But several other candidates were considered, including  the author and his partner, David Katzenberg. I'm told that the other aspirants have been informed that Gillespie will be getting the gig and that he'll begin negotiating soon."

Gillespie's previous directing efforts include Lars and the Real Girl, Mr. Woodcock and the upcoming remake of Fright Night.