Source: Variety

Nicolas Cage will star in the cop action-thriller CRAZY DOG for Yari Film Group, with Joe Ruben set to direct, says Variety.

Bob Yari's production and financing company will co-produce the indie pic with Cage's production company, Saturn Films.

CRAZY DOG revolves around a New York City cop who causes the death of a friend in a moment of cowardice. Consumed by guilt, he goes on a self-destructive spree but then seeks redemption.

Henry Bean and Nick Kazan penned the screenplay.