If things work out, the "Sucide Squad" star will play the titular role in the movie, reported Entertainment Weekly.
Dave Wilson is attached to direct the movie, which was initially announced in 2015 as part of an ambitious plan to create a five-film franchise. Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe are producing.
First published in 1992, "Bloodshot" centers on a former soldier whose memories are erased and his body is injected with nanotechnology that grants him enhanced strength, speed, and healing abilities.