Archer & Armstrong movie gets Ruben Fleischer to direct The Valiant Comics cinematic universe is slowly coming into focus, as The Hollywood Reporter brings word that the company has hired Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Gangster Squad) to direct their Archer & Armstrong movie. Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) is attached to write the film as an action comedy. RELATED: Sony and Valiant Find a Bloodshot Director Created by Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton in 1992 as part of the initial wave of Valiant heroes, Archer and Armstrong were the ideal buddy action duo.