Variety reports that Dustin Hoffman will star in upcoming indie drama Barney’s Version, which is based on Mordecai Richler’s final novel.

Hoffman will play a retired cop and father of the film’s main character who has led a reckless life highlighted by three marriages, two children and status as a “person of interest” in the mysterious disappearance of his friend.

Written by Michael Konyves, the film will be helmed by Richard J. Lewis who will start shooting this August in Rome.