James Gandolfini Joining Cogan's Trade?

Deadline has confirmed previous rumors that James Gandolfini(Sopranos, The Mexican, Loop) could join Andrew Dominik's (Assassination of Jesse James) Cogan's Trade. James would play a washed-up alcoholic hitman in the film. It stars Brad Pitt, Sam Rockwell, Casey Affleck and Bella Heathcote. Jackie Cogan, a professional enforcer who investigates a heist that takes place during a high stakes poker game held under the protection of the mob.