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Freeman to star in Willis thriller 'Red'

Published Monday, Jul 20 2009, 11:44 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Freeman to star in Willis thriller 'Red'

Rex Features

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.

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