The great Samuel L. Jackson is all set and ready to star in "Same Kind of Different as Me," the big-screen adaptation of the nonfiction bestseller written by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent.

What's it about? Jackson will star as Moore, an ex-con who launches into an unlikely friendship with Hall, a wealthy art dealer from Dallas. Roderick and Bruce Taylor ("The Brave One") are writing the script.

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Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson and Steve Coogan are the latest to board Adam McKay's upcoming action comedy "The Other Guys," for Sony Pictures. The film was formerly known as "The B Team."

The three are joining Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton and Damon Wayans. At this stage, specific plot details are kept under wraps. "Guys" is currently set for release Aug. 6, 2010.

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Here's your dose of film news for June 17, 2009:

• Phillip Noyce is set to direct "Mixed Blood," a police thriller following a fugitive who's forced to make terrifying decisions in order to protect his family. Kelly Masterson ("Before the Devil Knows You're Dead") is writing the screenplay based on Roger Smith's novel. Samuel L. Jackson is also attached to star in the project. Noyce is currently shooting "Salt." (Variety)

• SNL's Jason Sudeikis has joined Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler in Columbia's comedy "Bounty Hunter." Butler plays a bounty hunter hired to find and bring in his ex-wife (Aniston) because she skipped bail. Sudeikis plays one of the woman's friends. Andy Tennant is directing Sarah Thorp's script. Sudeikis recently starred in "The Rocker." (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Neil Burger is apparently in talks to write and direct a remake of 1935's "Bride of Frankenstein," according to Risky Biz Blog. The original continued the adventures of Frankenstein's monster. Burger's recent credits include "The Lucky Ones" and "The Illusionist." Brian Grazer is onboard to produce the project.

• Josh Peck ("The Wackness") and Adrianne Palicki have joined the cast of Dan Bradley's upcoming "Red Dawn" remake. In the film, a group of teenagers gather to defend their town after it's invaded by Chinese and Russian soldiers. A release date for "Dawn" is set for Sept. 24, 2010. Carl Ellsworth and Jeremy Passmore wrote the script. (THR)

Maria Bello, Abigail Breslin and Samuel L. Jackson are set to star in Harold Becker's upcoming indie drama "Rape: A Love Story."

According to Variety, the project is based on the novella by Joyce Carol Oates. John Mankiewicz, whose credits include "House M.D.," wrote the screenplay.

In the film, Bello plays a mother who is recovering from a ruthless gang rape. Jackson is on board as a good-hearted cop protecting her. Breslin plays as the woman's daughter, who witnessed the brutal attack.

The great Maria Bello was last seen in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." She will next star in "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee."

As for Jackson, he recently signed a big deal to play Nick Fury in a bunch of upcoming Marvel flicks. Jackson was recently seen in "The Spirit" and "Lakeview Terrace."

Breslin, the star of "Little Miss Sunshine," has a bunch of projects in development, including "Zombieland" and "Rango."

Watch out for Nick Fury!

Samuel L. Jackson recently signed a big deal to play Fury in a bunch of upcoming films, including "Iron Man 2" and potentially "Captain America," "Thor" and "The Avengers,"

According to Variety, this deal may even include a "S.H.I.E.L.D." movie, which is apparently in development already.

Jackson's Fury already showed up in a very brief scene at the very end of "Iron Man," during which he introduced himself to Tony Stark.

This comes as quite a surprise, because "Iron Man 2" has been experiencing several casting issues recently. Mickey Rourke has been rumored to play Crimson Dynamo, but a deal has not been reached. Emily Blunt was also in talks to star in the sequel.

Robert Downey Jr. will return as Stark, and Don Cheadle will replace Terence Howard. Jon Favreau is back to direct the film.

Jim Caviezel is joining Samuel L. Jackson in Martha Fiennes’ upcoming thriller “Blown.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Caviezel plays Will Matlock, an MI5 agent whose latest investigation leads him to an imminent terrorist attack.

Jackson will play Julian Lezard, a businessman who engages him in a high-stakes game of wits and deception.

Fiennes is directing a script by her husband, George Tiffin.

Caviezel, who is known for his role as Jesus in “The Passion of Christ,” recently starred in “Deja Vu.”

Jackson is currently onscreen in “Soul Men.” He will next be seen as The Octopus in “The Spirit.”