The pair first worked together in Pulp Fiction, followed by Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 2 and Inglourious Basterds two years ago (09).

Now Tarantino has hired his pal again for his highly-anticipated new project, which will star Jamie Foxx as a freed slave out for revenge against evil plantation owner Leonardo DiCaprio.

Jackson will play Stephen, a house slave and DiCaprio's right-hand man.

Shooting starts next year (12).