Ray Liotta is potentially joining Chloe Moretz and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Rut, an upcoming drama to be directed by Karyn Kusama. The Hollywood Reporter says that the Goodfellas actors is in talks to play the film's villain.

The Rut focuses on a father-daughter relationship that takes place in the world of hunting where Moretz's character has to use tricks taught to her by her father to survive when he goes missing.

The script was written by Kevin Caruso. Aaron Magnani and Martha Griffin are producing. Teri and Trevor Moretz are executive producing.

Filming is expected to start in October.

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