Washington, May 15 -- Will Smith is set to headline the action-thriller 'Supermax', directed by David Gordon Green, in a major worldwide acquisition deal by Amazon MGM Studios from Miramax.

The film centres on two FBI agents investigating a murder inside what is described as the world's most secure prison, as per Deadline.

Smith will play one of the lead investigators, while casting is currently underway for his female FBI agent partner.

According to Deadline, Amazon MGM Studios secured worldwide rights to the project in an agreement reportedly valued in the USD 70 million range. The film is expected to be developed as a streaming release rather than a theatrical title.

Production on the thriller is scheduled to begin in mid-August. ...