Beckinsale & Wahlberg To Star In ‘Contraband’

According to reports Kate Beckinsale has been cast for a movie called ‘Contraband’. Mark Wahlberg is also set to be in the picture. Aaron Guzikowski wrote the screenplay.

Here is the description of the 2008 Icelandic film this is based on, which was entitled ‘Reykjavik-Rotterdam’. Star and producer of the first film, Baltasar Kormakur, will direct the remake.

“Like a fish on a dry land, Kristofer is stuck in a dull everyday routine, working as a security guard. He got fired from the freight ship he worked on, when he was caught smuggling alcohol. Faced with money problems, he is tempted to accept the help of his friend, Steingrimur, who manages to pull some strings to get his old job back. He decides to take his chances one last time on a tour to Rotterdam.”