Rami Malek in Talks to Join Denzel Washington’s ‘Little

“Bohemian Rhapsody” star Rami Malek is in talks to hitch Denzel Washington in Warner Bros.’ “Little Things,” a person with information of the venture advised TheWrap.

John Lee Hancock is directing the movie that can start manufacturing in September. Hancock additionally wrote the script, and Mark Johnson is producing.

Malek would star as a younger detective who groups up with a deputy sheriff on the hunt for a serial killer.

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Malek most lately gained an Oscar for his efficiency in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which grossed over $900 million globally. His different latest credit embody “Buster’s Mal Heart” and “Papillon,” and he nonetheless stars within the TV collection “Mr. Robot.” Next, he’ll star in “The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle” and “Bond 25,” through which he’s set to play the villain.

Malek is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, WME and The Lede Company.

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Washington most lately starred in “The Equalizer 2” and “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” He will subsequent be seen in “The Owl in Echo Park.” Hancock’s credit embody “Saving Mr. Banks,” “The Founder,” “The Blind Side” and most lately, “The Highwaymen.”

Deadline first reported the information.