Danny Pino (Cold Case) has been cast opposite Charlize Theron in The Burning Plain, according to Variety. The film is directed by Guillermo Arriaga and will shoot in New Mexico. Pino's credits include The Lost City and The Shield.

Saidah Arrika Ekulona has just wrapped a role in Righteous Kill, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Her credits include The Sopranos and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

The Burning Plain was released September 18th, 2009 and stars Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence, José María Yazpik, Joaquim de Almeida, Tessa Ia, Diego J. Torres, J.D. Pardo. The film is directed by Guillermo Arriaga.

Righteous Kill was released September 12th, 2008 and stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent, Carla Gugino, John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Dennehy, Trilby Glover. The film is directed by Jon Avnet.