John Cena in Another WWE Film

World Wrestling Entertainment and Fox Atomic are set to make "12 Rounds," tapping Renny Harlin to direct the actioner set to star grappler John Cena, Steve Harris, Aidan Gillen and Brian White. Production starts February 25th in New Orleans.

Story centers on a New Orleans police detective (Cena) whose girlfriend is kidnapped. Harlin, who most recently helmed "The Cleaner" with Samuel L. Jackson, will direct the $20 million pic from a script by Daniel Kunka.

Harris, who plays an FBI agent in the pic, is best known for his role on "The Practice." His film credits include "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Bringing Down the House." Gillen, who takes the kidnapper role, is a regular on "The Wire," while White co-starred in "Stomp the Yard." He plays a cop working with Cena's character.

It's Cena's second outing toplining a feature, following 2006's "The Marine," which is WWE Films' most successful release so far, earning $22 million worldwide. Company's other credits include the 2006 release "See No Evil," starring Glen "Kane" Jacobs, while "The Condemned," with Stone Cold Steve Austin, hit theaters last year.