Anthony Mackie in talks for 'Pain and Gain'

MackieThe muscled ensemble of Michael Bay's "Discomfort and Gain" grows, as "The Hurt Locker" star Anthony Mackie is at predicts join Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Manley since the third lead in Michael Bay's low-budget Vital pic.Vital did not have comment.With various true story first told inside an article within the Miami New Occasions, film follows several bodybuilders who in an offer of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida.Mackie is at discussions to see Adrian Doorbal, a sizable-hearted bodybuilder who computes with Wahlberg's character, Daniel Lugo. Doorbal has little to demonstrate for his effort, leading him to buy Lugo's plan.Erection dysfunction Harris will co-star as private agent Erection dysfunction Du Bois, while Make the most of Corddry may have John Mese, the prior accountant and notary who has a health club where Lugo works.Bay is creating with Jesse P Line and Ian Bryce. "Captain America" scribes Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely written the script. Production is predicted to begin noisy . spring.With "Discomfort and Gain," Mackie continues his ascent just like a leading guy in studio films. Thesp is coming initially from off numerous strong supporting roles, including Universal's "The Adjustment Bureau," DreamWorks' "Real Steel" and Summit's "Guy around the Ledge," additionally to approaching turns in Fox's adaptation of "Abraham Lincoln subsequently subsequently: Vampire Hunter" and WB's "The Gangster Squad."Thesp recently wrapped charge inside the indie "Vipaka," which pairs him with Forest Whitaker.Mackie is repped by UTA and Inspire Entertainment. Contact Rob Sneider at rob.sneider@variety.com