Samuel L. Jackson to star in 'Blown'

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Samuel L. Jackson and Jim Caviezel have signed up for the lead roles in spy thriller Blown.

Martha Fiennes (Chromophobia) will direct, while George Tiffin is scripting.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be based around a MI5 agent Will Matlock (Caviezel), who discovers London is under threat from terrorist attack.

Jackson will play villainous businessmen Julian Lezard, who plots against Matlock.