LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (UPI) — Paramount has pre-emptively bought a love story being written by Marc Klein with Tom Cruise in mind for the lead role.

The untitled film was described to Daily Variety as "an original and very moving love story."

Cruise is reportedly lining up his next job. He last appeared in "War of the Worlds" and stars in "Mission: Impossible 3," which hits U.S theaters in May.

Klein has credits on "Serendipity" and "A Good Year," an upcoming Fox drama/romance starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott.

He’s getting ready to direct his adaptation of "The Girl’s Guide to Hunting and Fishing," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.