Clint Eastwood has been tapped to direct a film about Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who famously crash-landed a plane in New York's Hudson River in 2009.

Warner Bros. confirmed Eastwood would direct and produce the drama, which will be based on Captain Sullenberger's own memoir.

The book, "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters," also details his personal history before the accident. "I am very glad my story is in the hands of gifted storyteller and filmmaker Clint Eastwood," said Sullenberger.

"Simply put, Clint Eastwood is at the top of his game, not to mention a global treasure," said Greg Silverman, president of creative development and worldwide production at Warner Bros.

"On the heels of his extraordinary work in 'American Sniper,' it is tremendously exciting to see him explore another captivating true-life hero."