"The Punisher" star Jon Bernthal is in negotiations to join Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Fox's untitled Ford vs. Ferrari movie.

If the deal goes through, Bernthal will play Lee Iacocca, who spearheaded development of the Ford Mustang. The car debuted in 1964 and became the automaker’s most successful launch since the Model A.

"Logan" director James Mangold is helming from a script by screenwriters Jez and John-Henry Butterworth ("Edge of Tomorrow"). The film is based on A.J. Baime’s 2010 book "Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans."

Source: Press Release