WIP To Adapt 'Queen of the South'

Queen of the South
Warner Independent has hooked a director for "Queen of the South," its adaptation of a femme Scarface tale set in Spain, and is now looking for its stars.

"Secuestro Express" helmer Jonathan Jakubowicz will direct the pic, expected to go into production "pre-strike" in the fall. Eva Mendes, Penelope Cruz and Jennifer Lopez are eyeing the project, but casting has not yet begun.