Oscar-nominee Viola Davis has joined F. Gary Gray's upcoming thriller "Law Abiding Citizen."

The film, which just recently started shooting, follows a successful assistant D.A. who finds himself at the center of a vigilante plot hatched by a traumatized victim of the legal system.

After finding out that one of his wife and daughter’s murderers will be set free via a plea bargain, Butler’s character decides to take revenge against those responsible for the murders and the deal.

Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Michael Gambon, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney and Theresa Randle also on board.

Frank Darabont was originally attached to directed the project, but he bowed out and worked on the script with Kurt Wimmer and David Ayer instead. Sheldon Turner recently boarded the project to do some rewriting.

Davis most recently scored an Oscar nomination for her role in "Doubt." She also recently starred in "Nights in Rodanthe."

Source: Ouverture Films (via ComingSoon)

Eric Bana is set to star in and F. Gary Gray is in talks to direct Millenium Films’ remake of French thriller “Le Convoyeur,” according to Variety.

The project is currently titled “Armored,” which may change because of another upcoming film bearing the same title.

The trade says the film follows a man who takes a job for an armored car company and ingratiates himself with his co-workers, who trust him enough to make him part of their heist plans.

Gray would direct a script written by David Ayer (“Training Day”) and Kevin Walker. The film is set for principal photography next spring.

Bana was last seen in “The Other Boleyn Girl.” His upcoming projects include Robert Schwentke’s “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and J.J. Abrams’ anticipated “Star Trek” reboot.

Gray last directed “Be Cool.” His helming credits also include “A Man Apart” and “The Italian Job.”