Timothy Olyphant, who starred in HBO's Deadwood, will now star in the action packed thriller A Perfect Getaway. According to Variety, the film is about a newlywed couple that has the misfortune of encountering two strange hikers.

David Twohy, whose film credits include The Fugitive, is taking on the role of both screenwriter and director of this film. It will be produced by Relativity Media's Ryan Kavanaugh with Tucker Tooley and Robbie Brener. MGM is lined up to distribute the action thriller.

A Perfect Getaway begins shooting March 17th on location in Puerto Rico.