Jackson Answers Stephen King's "Cell"

Samuel L. Jackson has joined the cast of the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological thriller novel "Cell" says Screen

Jackson will play Tom McCourt, an engineer and former soldier who teams with Clay Riddell (John Cusack) to escape Boston as the world goes mad. The cause is a powerful signal being broadcast across cell phone networks worldwide which re-programs the users’ minds and turns them murderous beasts.

King co-wrote the adapted screenplay with The Last House On The Left screenwriter Adam Alleca from which Tod Williams  (Paranormal Activity 2) will direct.

Richard Saperstein, Brian Witten and Shara Kay will produce the film.

Production hopes to start early next year.