VIDEO : Russell Crowe And David Oyelowo Sign On For 'Arc of Justice'

Variety is reporting that David Oyelowo has officially signed on for the movie 'Arc of Justice.' It's also being reported that Russell Crowe is close putting his name on the dotted line. Oyelowo can be seen next in the latest film in the 'Cloverfield' franchise which is out this autumn. Crowe will be seen in the reboot of 'The Mummy' as Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego Mr. Hyde. 'Arc of Justice' follows African American doctor Ossain Sweet who is charged with murder in 1925 after a racial incident for defending his newly bought property against a mob of white rioters. He manages to hire defense lawyer Clarence Darrow, played by Russell Crowe, to defend him against the charge.