
Academy Award winner Rami Malek is in talks to star in crime thriller `Little Things` alongside Denzel Washington.
Variety confirmed that the film has Lee Hancock on board, who will be writing and directing the film.
The plot follows Deke, a Kern County deputy sheriff, played by Denzel Washington.
Deke later forms a team with LASD detective Baxter (Rami Malek) to reel in a wily serial killer.
Deke will also come across a dark secret from his past.
`Little Things` is expected to go on floor this fall after Rami Malek completes the production for the upcoming James Bond film `Bond 25`.
After winning an Oscar for his portrayal of Queen front man Freddie Mercury in `Bohemian Rhapsody` in February, Rami Malek joined the cast of `Bond 25`, where he will essay the role of a bad-to-the-bone villain.
The film will also see Daniel Craig as Bond and Lea Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw reprising their roles from the 2015 hit `Spectre.' Rami Malekwho also features in the USA Network drama `Mr. Robot` is currently shooting for the series