Friday, June 28, 2013

Reynolds Replaces Jake In "Mississippi Grind"

Ryan Reynolds will star in "Half Nelson" filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's indie drama "Mississippi Grind" says Deadline.


The story centers on a down-on-his-luck gambler facing crushing debt who teams with a younger gambling addict (Reynolds) in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the South with visions of winning back what has been lost.

Reynolds steps into the lead following the departure of Jake Gyllenhaal.

Ben Mendelsohn ("Animal Kingdom," "Killing Them Softly") also stars

Fleck and Boden will direct from a screenplay they wrote.

John Lesher, Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell are producing the pic

Production begins early next year.

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