The Hollywood Reporter announced that actor Ramon Rodriguez will be starring in the thriller Taking of Pelham 123. The film is a remake of the 1974 film, which starred Walter Matthau.
In the film, New York police officers must negotiate with hijackers, who want a huge ransom to release subway passengers.
John Travolta will play the leader of the hijackers, while Denzel Washington will be the officer negotiating the release of the hostages. Rodriguez will play Washington’s best friend.
The film, which will be directed by Tony Scott, will be released on July 31, 2009.
In the meantime, we can see Ramon Rodriguez in Pride and Glory with Colin Farrell and Edward Norton on October 24.