Robert Rodriguez announced, via Troublemaker Studios, that his next feature ‘Machete’ is going to start shooting soon.

Machete was originally a hard-edged trailer featured in ‘Grindhouse’ from directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. The feature version finds Machete a renegade former Federale, roaming the streets of Texas after a shakedown from drug lord Torrez. Reluctantly, Machete takes an offer from spin doctor Benz to assassinate McLaughlin, a corrupt senator. Double crossed and on the run Machete braves the odds with the help of Luz, a sauce taco slinger, Pedro, his “holy” brother, and April, a socialite with a penchant for guns. All while being tracked by Sartana, a sexy ICE agent with a special interest in the blade slinger.

Cast for the upcoming film includes Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, and, of course, Danny Trejo as Machete.