Rum Runner

Giovanni Ribisi has signed up to join Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary, reports Variety.

Based on the tale by Hunter S. Thompson, the story follows the life and events of Paul Kemp, a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean.

Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction.

Bruce Robinson is writing and directing the film

Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart and Richard Jenkin also star.

Filming kicks off next week in Puerto Rico

Ribisi is a fine addition here...He and Depp can both be seen sooner though in Public Enemies on July 1st.