Samuel L Jackson's got the blues

'Pulp Fiction' actor in negotiations to join Christina Ricci in Deep South drama

Jun 24 2005

Samuel L Jackson looks set to play the lead in 'Black Snake Moan' alongside cult star Christina Ricci.

The part would see Jackson play a blues guitarist who, having been abandoned by his wife, tries to save the soul of a young female sex addict (Ricci) in a small southern American town.

Justin Timberlake is currently in negotiations to play Ricci's boyfriend in the film, which will be written and directed by Craig Brewer of 'Hustle & Flow' acclaim.

'Hustle & Flow' picked up the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and the film's director has won many fans with his surprisingly intelligent pimp-rap drama – which was produced by 'Boyz N the Hood' director John Singleton.

If all goes to plan, filming on 'Black Snake Moan' should begin this September in Memphis.

UK cinema-goers will be able to see 'Hustle & Flow' when it is released in November (to see the trailer click here).