John Ortiz Signs on to Both Public Enemies and Fast and the Furious 4

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Source: MTV Movies Blog

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

It seems that Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker will all be getting some company in the form of actor John Ortiz.

MTV Movies Blog is reporting that Ortiz has signed on to both Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale and The Fast and the Furious 4, which brings Vin Diesel and Paul Walker back to the franchise.

While the actor, who last appeared in American Gangster and Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem, didn't have a whole lot to say about The Fast and the Furious 4 film, he revealed some tidbits about his character in Public Enemies.

"Public Enemies, is about the life of John Dillinger, and the gangsters of the 1930's," Ortiz said of the flick, which will also star La Vie en Rose Oscar-nominee Marion Cotillard. "It's totally old school. All of the gangster films that we see, and the stories, including American Gangster it started with those guys back in the 30's."

Ortiz will portray legendary gangster Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti in Public Enemies, a character previously played by the likes of Sylvester Stallone (Capone) and Stanley Tucci (Road To Perdition).

Filming on "Public Enemies is slated to start shooting in March, while The Fast and the Furious 4 will go before the cameras later this year.

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