Josh Hutcherson is a Red Dawn Wolverine

Josh Hutcherson takes a breath as he plays in the Celebrity 3 on 3 basketball tournament hosted by the Los Angeles Lakers and LiveNation in LA on Saturday afternoon (August 15).

The 16-year-old actor was just cast in the remake of the 1984 classic, Red Dawn. Josh will play Robert Morris, the true fighter of the group, who has no problem using whatever ammo he can get his hands on. C. Thomas Howell originated the role.

Also starring in the flick are Josh Peck, Connor Cruise, Edwin Hodge, Adrianne Palicki, Isabel Lucas and Chris Hemsworth.

Red Dawn is slated for a September 2010 release.