According to Variety Ray Liotta has officially signed on to join the cast in 50 Cent’s indie drama Things Fall Apart which is being produced under 50′s Cheetah Vision Films production company. As we previously reported, the story follows a star football running back (Jackson) who faces a personal tragedy as well as his own mortality while in his senior year in college. Liotta plays a doctor who helps 50 get his life on track.

This is the same film that Curtis lost over 60 pounds for and has been his latest passion project. He co-wrote the script with Brian Miller and will produce with Randall Emmett. Mario Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield, Mike P and Steve Eastin also star.Van Peebles is directing the film which is currently shooting in Michigan. Liotta and 50 both came close while filming the indie flick 13.