Forest Whitaker in talks for "Little Treasure"

By Siewaun
Reference: Variety

Forest Whitaker "The Last King of Scotland" is in talks to star as one of the leading role in indie drama "Little Treasure."

Michael D. Olmos "Splinter" will direct the movie from script written by Josh Goldstein ("Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Jamie Foxx Show").

Movie follows an American couple who returns to the wife's homeland of China, and have to deal with prejudices, humor, cultural differences and self-discovery while meeting a Shanghai street kid who changes their lives. Whitaker will play the husband, while the role for the wife is still unknown.

The project which are financed by Belltower Entertainment and Amalgamation Entertainment, will shoot on location in Shanghai.