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Posted: Thu., Sep. 2, 2010, 4:00am PT

Mackie steps on 'Ledge'

Thesp in talks for cop thriller

Anthony Mackie is in negotiations for cop thriller "Man on a Ledge" for Summit Entertainment and Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

Sam Worthington is attached to star with Asger Leth directing.

Mark Vahradian and David Ready are also producing.

The script, written by Pablo Fenjves, revolves around a female psychologist and a former NYPD officer who threatens to jump to his death.

Mackie, who gained attention in "The Hurt Locker," was most recently seen in "Notorious."

He's wrapped on MRC's sci-fi thriller "The Adjustment Bureau" and is in DreamWorks' sci-fier "Real Steel."

Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

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