Nolan Funk sets 'Riddick' role

Nolan Funk is placed to star alongside Vin Diesel within the next installment from the "Riddick" franchise. David Twohy authored the script and it is to direct. Katee Sackhoff and Jordi Molla will also be in foretells star. Production around the second follow up lately started again following a two-month hiatus as the producers completed financing. Plot particulars are now being stored under systems. Diesel, Ted Area, Amy Halvorsen and Scott Kroopf are creating. Funk is visible next within the Bold Films pic "Evidence" and merely wrapped the co-lead role within the ABC Family pilot "Intercept." He's repped by Gersh and Industry Entertainment. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com