Joshua Jackson, who can be seen in the sci-fi drama 'Fringe', has inked a deal to star in a film adaptation of the British TV series 'UFO'.

According to Variety, "Jackson will star as Paul Foster, a test pilot who joins S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organization), a covert organisation built under a Hollywood studio that defends Earth against a race of aliens who have been abducting humans and using the body parts.

"The series was a cult hit in the '70s."

The film is set to be directed by visual effects wizard Matthew Gratzner, while Henri M. Kessler and Avi Haas will serve as producers.

"Character development is the most critical part of 'UFO,' and Joshua's terrific talent and range is exactly what I need to convey the inner conflict of the character of Paul Foster," Gratzner said.