Samuel L. Jackson To Join Ashley Judd In 'Blackout'

Samuel L. Jackson is in final negotiations to star opposite Ashley Judd in Paramount Pictures "Blackout", reports The Hollywood Reporter

Written by Sarah Thorp, the project is described as a female-driven gritty thriller. It's about a female police officer (Judd) investigating a murder who finds herself at the center of the investigation when her past lovers start dying around her. Jackson will play Mills, a respected cop who is also the mentor to Judd's character.

The project will go into production July 8, with Philip Kaufman directing.