Brad Pitt to go 20,000 leagues below with David Fincher?

     We've known for awhile now that director David Fincher (The Social Network, Fight Club) was planning to submerge beneath the waves for the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea remake but now it looks like he may be pulling a frequent collaborator below with him.
     "Variety reports" that Fincher is actively seeking out actor Brad Pitt to play the role of Ned Land in the upcoming film.  Pitt has worked with Fincher on three previous films--Seven, Fight Club, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.  While Pitt's representatives state he is still looking into roles for 2013 they did not deny the rumor.
     At this point however it is unknown if Leagues will even leave the bay.  Disney decided to put a three month hold on the project to decide if it's something they really want to do.  Really?  Three months?  With talent like Fincher and Pitt you shouldn't need three seconds to greenlight this movie.  But then again who am to criticize the town that brought us That's My Boy and Norbit. 
     Wonder who'd they get to play Captain Nemo?