Demian Bichir ("Che: Part One") will star in the Mexican film "Hidalgo-Moliere." The film focuses on the father of the Mexican independence movement.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor also is in discussions to star in an untitled drama which concerns Leona Sanchez, South Florida gang leader. Film has a working title of "Lady Scarface."

Antonio Serrano ("Sex, Shame and Tears") is behind the wheel of "Hidalgo-Moliere." Ana de la Reguera of the "Nacho Libre" comedy co-stars.

Story would tell of Hidalgo's early years in the theater and his rise to leading the Mexican War of Independence in the early 1800s.  which focuses on Hidalgo's early years in the theater and his rise to leading the Mexican War of Independence in the early 1800s.

Luis Urquiza Modragon oroduces through Astillero Films and the film starts shooting today in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

 "Lady Scarface" is being helmed by Ernest Dickerson ("The Wire"). Tony Puryear and Susannah Grant wrote the screenplay which tells of a young Colombian woman who rises to power as the leader of the South Florida gang called Los Curramberos.