Root keeps 'Company' for Redford

Root "The Conspirator" thesp Stephen Root is placed to reteam with director Robert Redford, that has drawn on the veteran character actor for any supporting role in "The Organization You Retain.Inch Redford directs and stars being an ex-militant wanted through the FBI who continues the run when his identity is uncovered with a youthful reporter, performed by Shia LaBeouf. Political thriller co-stars Brit Marling, Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Richard Jenkins and Julie Christie. Root will have Billy Cusimano, whom Redford's character symbolized when he got busted for drugs. Current Pictures and Redford's Wildwood Businesses are joining about the Lem Dobbs-scripted pic, in line with the novel by Neil Gordon. Redford and Bill Holderman are creating with Voltage's Nicolas Chartier, while Craig J. Flores professional produces. Root is repped by Gersh and Brillstein Entertainment Partners. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com