Bassett will co-star in 'The Score'

Thesp to topline opposite DeNiro, Norton

By CLAUDE BRODESSER

Angela Bassett has inked to star opposite Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando in "The Score."

Bassett, who was Oscar-nommed for her perf in 1993’s "What’s Love Got to Do With It," recently appeared in Miramax’s "Music of the Heart."

Produced by Gary Foster and Lee Rich, "The Score" is about a young thief (Norton) who blackmails an old master thief (De Niro) into one last job.

Dan Taylor and Kario Salem wrote the script, which will be helmed by Frank Oz ("In & Out," "Bowfinger").

Pic is financed by Mandalay Pictures, which will distribute through equity partner Paramount Pictures.

Bassett is repped by Creative Artists Agency and managed by Doug Chapin.