Clint Eastwood 'set to direct American Sniper'

Clint Eastwood has reportedly replaced Steven Spielberg, to direct new biopic 'American Sniper'.

According to Twitchfilm.com, the 'Million Dollar Baby' director is in talks to direct the flick, which is based on the autobiography of the late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the New York Daily News reported.

Spielberg had earlier dropped out of the upcoming flick which is set to star

Bradley Cooper.