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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Universal has closed a deal to distribute "Savages," the latest project from Oliver Stone.

The adaptation of Don Winslow's latest comedic novel follows two beach-bum marijuana dealers in southern California who run afoul of a ruthless Mexican female druglord. She kidnaps the duo's mutual girlfriend.

Jennifer Lawrence was in talks to play the girlfriend, named O or Ophelia, but the Oscar-nominated "Winter's Bone" actress bowed out when she landed the lead role in "Hunger Games."

Aaron Johnson ("Kick-Ass"), Taylor Kitsch ("Battleship"), Benicio del Toro and Salma Hayek are in various stages of discussions to board the project.

Stone is eyeing a June shoot.