According to Variety, director Gela Babluani’s remake of his French-language film 13 Tzameti is set in motion as 13 with recent new cast members: 50 Cent, Mickey Rourke and Jason Statham starring opposite Sam Riley.

13 Tzameti was the winner of the 2006 Sundance Grand Jury Prize.

The English-language remake is penned by Bahluani, which tells a story of a man who steals a mysterious package with promises to pay out a fortune.

Filming begins in New York City mid November.

Interesting story on gambling — take a look at the trailer below.