Morgan Freeman to join Scarlett Johansson in 'Lucy'

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jun 19 2013 | 8:10 AM IST
Actor Morgan Freeman is in talks to work with actress Scarlett Johansson in Luc Besson's upcoming movie "Lucy".
The 76-year-old "The Shawshank Redemption" star will play the role a professor, who is the only man to help Lucy before drugs kill her, reported Digital spy.
Johansson's titular character gains precognition, telekinesis and the ability to disregard pain after coming into contact with a highly-specialised drug.
The Production on "Lucy" will start after Johansson wraps up "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".
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First Published: Jun 19 2013 | 8:10 AM IST

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