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movie news | Fri. 06 24. 2005 8:27 AM EDT
Justin Timberlake In Talks To Co-Star In Flick With Samuel L. Jackson
Christina Ricci also signed on for 'Hustle & Flow' director Craig Brewer's 'Black Snake Moan.'
by Chris Harris
 Justin Timberlake (file) (John Shearer)
While best known as one of the new kings of pop, Justin Timberlake seems to be primarily focused on beefing up his Hollywood resume these days.
The fledgling thespian is in discussions to co-star in "Hustle & Flow" director Craig Brewer's
"Black Snake Moan," according to The Hollywood Reporter. If Justin ends up signing on for the project, he'll be working alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci.
Of course, Justin's no tenderfoot in front of the camera. In the forthcoming "Alpha Dog," Timberlake flaunts his acting chops as a fictional member of a drug gang led by Jesse James Hollywood, who orchestrated the kidnapping and brutal murder of a 15-year-old in August 2000; the film stars box-office biggies Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone (see "Justin Timberlake To Begin His Life Of Crime Next Week"). He also stars alongside Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman and LL Cool J in "Edison" (see "Justin Timberlake Goes To Court To Prep For Film Role"), as a young journalist who uncovers an elite unit of corrupt cops. And he's signed on to voice a young King Arthur in the third installment of the "Shrek" franchise (see "Justin Timberlake Will Learn His Lesson In 'Shrek 3' ").
The plot of "Black Snake Moan" revolves around a nymphomaniac (Ricci) who enlists an older bluesman (Jackson) to help "cure" her disorder. Timberlake would play Ricci's boyfriend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Not only would the film make a nice addition to Timberlake's blooming film career, it would give him a chance to spend a little time in his hometown: "Black Snake Moan" is set to begin shooting in September in Memphis.
This report is from MTV News.
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