Kurt Russell will replace Mickey Rourke as Stunt Man Mike in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming slasher film "Death Proof", Tarantino's half of the "Grindhouse" double feature due to open in 2007.

Tarantino inked the deal with Russell on Friday night and announced it Saturday at the San Diego Comic Con. Russell's character Tarantino revealed upfront to be the film's killer. He plans to start production on "Death Proof" in four weeks.

Zoe Bell, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Marley Shelton, Tracie Thoms and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are all confirmed to be a part of Tarantino's segment.