class=”alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-99720″ title=”Kevin Bacon” src=”https://www.heyuguys.com/images/2011/07/Kevin-Bacon-220×150.jpg” alt=”” width=”220″ height=”150″ />Kevin Bacon (Super) has signed on to play the villain role in R.I.P.D.
Bacon will star opposite Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern) and Jeff Bridges (Tron: Legacy) in the Robert Schwentke-directed supernatural drama.
Based on the comic book series by Peter Lenkov, R.I.P.D. follows a cop killed in the line of duty who is recruited by a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department.
Dark Horse Entertainment, Original Film and Dark Trick Films will co-produce and co-finance the film, with production expected to start later this year.
Source: Variety
