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The Tooth Fairy star is replacing Clive Owen in the lead role, reports The Wrap.
Simon West was originally attached to direct with Paul Walker in the lead role. Patrick Alessandrin has now signed to direct.
The action film centres on an agent protecting the daughter of a Mexican judge who is targeted by the mob.
Johnson will next be seen in action comedy The Other Guys, opening August 8.
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