I love John Goodman. Who doesn’t? From his years on television as the one and only Dan Connor, to his recent role in Inside Llewyn Davis, Goodman has proven to be a valuable addition to any cast. He does for drama and indie comedy what The Rock does for action or Bill Murray does for Wes Anderson, and today The Wrap is reporting he’s just signed on for a reboot of The Gambler.

Originally released in 1974 as a dramatic feature starring James Caan, The Gambler tells the story of a professor who gets in over his head with loan sharks, as well as those in his personal life, as a result of his addiction to gambling. Goodman will play a Jewish loan shark, with Mark Wahlberg as the professor. Brie Larson (likely portraying Wahlberg’s wife) and Jessica Lang will also appear.

The Gambler was written by screenwriter James Toback and based on his own life experiences. The reboot will tell the same story, but it’s being adapted by William Monahan (The Departed). Production is set to begin this year with hopes for an as-of-yet unannounced 2015 release. You can view a clip from the original film below.

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