"Unpleasant Profession" coming to the big screen?

According to a news item today, Robert Heinlein's novella "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag" is to be filmed:

Phoenix Pictures principals Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and Brad Fischer will produce the adaptation of "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag," which they describe as a complex psychological thriller with plenty of action as well as some love interest. A title change is likely.

The deal with the "I, Robot" helmer closed several weeks ago, and the project will likely shoot after the Greek-born, Aussie-raised Proyas finishes the Nicolas Cage-starring thriller "Knowing" for Summit.

Originally published in 1942, the offbeat tale centers on a man who becomes increasingly disturbed when he realizes he cannot account for his activities during the day, or even explain what he does for a living. He divulges his problem to the husband-and-wife partners of a private detective agency, and their investigation leads to a series of revelations they could never have fathomed.

After the disaster that was the "reinterpretation" of Starship Troopers, I have to say that my expectations have been set very low for any other Heinlein work translated to other media.

H/T to Jill Tallman for the link.