Idris Elba Joins the Cast of GHETTO COWBOY

Idris Elba has been cast in the has joined the ensemble of Ghetto Cowboy, according to Variety. This film marks Ricky Staub's feature directorial debut.

Ghetto Cowboy is based on the award-winning novel by Greg Neri. The screenplay was written by Staub and Dan Walser. Elba will produce the film under his Green Door Pictures banner.

The film follows 15-year-old Cole, who's forced to live with his estranged father Harp (Elba) in North Philadelphia, where, despite the surrounding poverty and violence, he discovers the redemptive world of urban horseback riding.

Director Staub spoke about the film saying, "This story was built out of a deep friendship and collaboration with the riders of North Philly, and I couldn't be more excited to honor their legacy with this film."

"Ricky and Dan's brilliant script combines the energy and grit of an urban movie with the poetry and romance of the urban cowboy way of life," Elba said about the film.

Read the original article on Variety.