Ashley Greene and David Arquette are coming on board for streetballer drama titled "Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story".
According to Deadline, Greg Finley and Brandon Thomas Lee are also a part of the project to be directed by Danny A Abeckaser.
The plot follows the true story of Brooklyn-native street basketball legend Jackie Ryan.
Jackie is a self-centered streetballer whose dreams of playing professional basketball seem to have passed him by after years of hard partying and neglect. He works construction alongside his overbearing father and his wise-cracking best friend Marty.
After being spotted at the famous West 4th basketball court for his talent, Jackie is invited to try out for the New Jersey Nets. He is forced to confront his inner demons, even his family, and turn his life around.
Abeckaser is also producing under his banner, 2B Films. Ryan shares writing credits with Antonio Macia.
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Greene will play the female lead, with Finley in the title role, and Lee starring as Jackie Ryan's brother.
Other cast members also include Robert Davi, Bo Dietl, Tara Westwood, Sean Avery and James Madio, with filming slated to being at the end of the month in New York.
Vincent Maggio is co-producing.
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