Samuel L. Jackson confirms 'neo-noir' indie

Samuel L. Jackson has confirmed his appearance in indie movie The Samaritan.

The actor, who is due to start shooting The Avengers next month, is to take on the role of a man who leaves prison after two decades only to find himself caught up in a life of crime again.

Director David Weaver has said that the project is inspired by British crime thrillers such as Sexy Beast, The Crying Game and Mona Lisa.

He stated: "A master grifter, Foley's world has always been built on a series of carefully-crafted illusions that only he can see behind.

"Of course, it's an irresistible story idea to take such a character, have him decide to go straight, but then gradually reveal he's been surrounded from the very beginning by a scam so devious that it's entirely beyond his imagining."

Jackson will be starring opposite Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga, who have appeared in Law and Order and Misfits respectively.

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