Taylor Kitsch to direct and star in his own film

Taylor Kitsch is set to make his directorial debut in a drug drama for which he also penned the script.

The actor will also star in Pieces, a film which centers on three best friends who change the course of their lives by intercepting a drug run.

Kitsch will reunite with his Lone Survivor producers Randall Emmett and George Furla as well as director Peter Berg for the project, with all four set to serve as producers as well.

Kitsch has a long relationship with Berg, who directed him in sci-fi action film Battleship and critically acclaimed teen drama Friday Night Lights.