Morgan Freeman down with "Dirty" comedy

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Morgan Freeman is attached to star in and executive produce an untitled comedy feature previously dubbed "Dirty Old Men."

The project revolves around an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, while his best friend and wingman of 40 years (Freeman) does everything to break up the new couple. The tone is described as similar to "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

Warner Bros. snapped up the spec script from Greg Coolidge ("Employee of the Month") and Josh Cagan ("Bandslam"), and director Peter Segal ("Get Smart") is circling the project.

The studio would love to have Jack Nicholson reteam with Freeman on the film; the pair starred in Warners' 2007 hit comedy "The Bucket List." Nicholson is not attached to the project but is aware of it.

Freeman will next be seen in Warners' "Invictus," which sees him portraying Nelson Mandela for director Clint Eastwood. He begins shooting Summit's action thriller "Red" in January.

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