Dennis Quaid stars in New Jersey's 'The Florist.'

Dennis Quaid will star in the upcoming action thriller "The Florist," replacing Kiefer Sutherland in the lead role. The film focuses on a florist who also works as an assassin. Quaid, 70, plays Carl Rikker, the florist who must protect a young girl amid the chaos. He will share the screen with Jean Reno, known for his performances in both French and American films. The movie is set to be filmed mainly in Jersey City and Hoboken, New Jersey. It is directed by Babak Najafi, with a script written by Scott Windhauser and Eran Creevy. Local residents are being sought as extras for the film. A casting call is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, in Hoboken. Quaid has a strong background in film and television, with notable roles in "The Right Stuff," "Innerspace," and the recent Paramount+ series "Happy Face." He has received multiple award nominations throughout his career, including for portraying President Bill Clinton. Jean Reno, 76, is known for his roles in action classics like "Léon: The Professional" and "Mission: Impossible." The casting call for "The Florist" will take place at the Garden Street School of the Performing Arts, and aspiring extras can apply online before attending.