Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is gearing up to act in the remake of Brit gangster flick Mona Lisa. He will portray an ex-con who takes a job as a chauffeur for a high-class escort, reports Variety magazine.

Hollywood actress Eva Green is in talks to act opposite him. The 1980's flick, directed by Neil Jordan, featured Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson in the lead role. Helmer Larry Clark will be writing and directing the forthcoming flick, which is being produced by Handmade Films.

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