Dhaka, July 27 -- Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez will essay the role of real-life notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco aka The Godmother in a new film, reports The Indian Express.

Titled The Godmother, the movie will be produced by Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina and Julie Yorn, reported Deadline.

The project marks yet another collaboration between Lopez and STXfilms, which previously backed the actor's movies - Second Act and Hustlers.

Regina Corrado and Terence Winter have penned the screenplay for the new film, which might mark the directorial debut of Lopez. However, it is yet to be confirmed by the studio.

The movie will chronicle the various ups and downs of Blanco, who outsmarted and outhustled the men around...