Gil Cates Jr. co-wrote and will direct poker pic "Deal," starring Burt Reynolds and Bret Harrison reports Variety.
The story revolves around an ex-gambler who teaches a hot-shot college student how to "play the player," vs. just the cards. But after the two have a bitter falling out, mentor and student find themselves competing against each other in the World Poker Tour championships.
Pic also stars Shannon Elizabeth, Charles Durning as well as real-life poker players Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, Antonio "The Magician" Esfandari and Vince Van Patton. Filming begins April 3rd in New Orleans.
