Freeman to star in Willis thriller 'Red'

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Morgan Freeman has signed up to star alongside Bruce Willis in spy thriller Red, reports Variety.

The Summit Entertainment project, based on the WildStorm/DC Comic, has been scripted by Erich and Jon Hoeber.

Originally written by Warren Ellis in 2003, Red follows the story of a retired CIA agent (Willis) now living a quiet life in retirement, who is forced back into action when a new CIA director becomes intent on killing him off.

Freeman's role in the movie has not been confirmed.