LOS ANGELES: Actor Gerard Butler is in advance talks to feature in action thriller "Manhunt".

The film is about a team of FBI agents on a mission to track down their most wanted man in the North Carolina wilderness.

If all goes well, Butler could be a part of it, reports contactmusic.com.

Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher are producing the project through their Double A Pictures company, and Breck Eisner will direct the film.

It is expected to go on floors towards the end of this year.