According to Variety, 50 will play the role of a blind deejay named Shamus Cocobolo.
Other cast members include Anton Yelchin, Addison Timlin, Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nico Tortorella.
The film will center around Yelchin’s character, Odd Thomas. A 20-year old short order cook who can communicate with dead people. 50’s character will help him uncover a satanic plot.
Filming is set to begin in New Mexico soon.