The film centers on a businessman, Harold (David Oyelowo), who in Mexico gets unwittingly entangled with drug lords, international mercenaries and the FBI, reported Variety.
The feature is set to star Edgerton's brother Joel, as well as Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton and Sharlto Copley.
Anthony Tambakis and Matt Stone wrote the project, which will be produced by Edgerton and Theron, along with Rebecca Yeldham, Anthony Tambakis, Beth Kono and AJ Dix.