*Jennifer Hudson is in talks to join the cast of "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys," the filmmaker's first big screen project with a prominent storyline involving white characters.

      The script follows two families from different sides of the tracks that become intimately involved in love and business, reports Variety.

      Sanaa Lathan, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard and Rockmond Dunbar have already been cast for the project, which Perry will direct from his own script.

      Perry, who is producing "Preys" with Reuben Cannon, is slated to begin shooting on March 2 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

       Following the production, Perry will begin directing "Madea Goes to Jail," based on his stage play. Meanwhile, Lionsgate will open Perry's "Meet the Browns" on March 21.