Boris Kodjoe cast for 'Addiction'

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Boris Kodjoe has been cast in a lead role in "Addicted," an adaptation of a novel by Zane, The Hollywood reporter said.

The story is about a woman, Zoe, who satisfies a sex addiction outside of her marriage. The role of Zoe has not yet been cast.

The film will be directed by Billie Woodruff and produced by Paul Hall. Executive producer is Charisse Nesbit and Christina Welsh wrote the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter said Friday.

Kodjoe was most recently seen in "Resident Evil: Retribution" and "Resident Evil: Afterlife."