Daniel Craig to Star Opposite Halle Berry in L.A. Riots film 'Kings'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            It seems like any day now it will be official that Daniel Craig won’t be returning as James Bond, this is of course because his vocal persistence against starring as the legendary character again; and of course, he continues to add future projects on his plate. Per Deadline, Craig has signed on to another project about the L.A. Riots titled Kings. The film will also star Halle Berry.

            The film is described as a “dream project” from director Deniz Gamze Erguven (Mustang). This will be her first English language feature. The movie will follow Craig as one of the few white residents of South Central Los Angeles who falls for a mother (Berry) and helps her track down and protect her kids as the city erupts in chaos surrounding them.

            Erguven’s Mustang was a critical darling last year so it’s understandable why she’s working with such high level talent so soon. Craig is next set to be in Steven Soderbergh’s promising next film, Logan Lucky alongside Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Hilary Swank and that’s only naming a few of the stars. He’s also signed on to star in the upcoming Showtime series, Purity for Todd Field based on the novel by Jonathan Franzen.