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Terrence Howard to star in 'PDR'

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- "Hustle & Flow" star Terrence Howard is ready to follow his breakout year, 2005, with more high profile projects, it was reported Thursday.

He is in final negotiations to star in "PDR," aka "Philadelphia Department of Recreation," for Lionsgate Films, The Hollywood Reporter said.

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The film, written by Michael Gozzard and Kevin M. Smith, chronicles the real-life story of Jim Ellis -- who transformed a group of troubled inner-city kids into one of the best swim teams in the country.

Shooting is scheduled to start this spring.

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