Stephen Baldwin has signed a deal to play the lead role of upcoming faith based drama, Tapestry, by Massive Film Project.

Veteran actors Burt Young and Tina Louise have also signed on to co-star. They began shooting the film January 15 in New York, and Baldwin will also serve as Executive producer.

"After 25 years in the film business, the projects I choose now must motivate me on a creative level that inspires & elevates my sense of art & spirit. It is my privilege to work on Ken Kushner's 'Tapestry,' a film that will challenge & excite me," Baldwin said in a press release.

"Some things weave unspoken messages, that we all follow...Tapestry," said Young.

Louise added, "I look forward to working with Ken Kushner and Stephen Baldwin on this very promising project. It is with great joy that I take on the role of Stephen Baldwin's mother in this challenging drama."

"I am thrilled that Stephen Baldwin, Burt Young and Tina Louise will be starring in our film," said Director Ken Kushner in a release. "All three are immensely gifted actors who elevate our material with incredible insight and vision."

The director of the filmKushnersaidTapestry will be a unique film which takes a "refreshing approach" to the worldwide questions of "spirituality, intelligent design, the universe, mankind and ancestral connectivity. The film doesn't preach, rather it delivers universal messages in a subtle way through story of Ryan Goodwin (played by Baldwin); an ordinary man in the throes of harrowing times."

Newcomer Rob DePalo,and Kushner wrote the screenplay for Tapestry. Kushner and Yacovone will produce. Also starring in the upcoming flick is newcomer Kika Maghaeles, who just wrapped Shemie Reut's City of Gold. Baldwin is best known for his work on "The Usual Suspects." Burt Young is best known for his portrayal of Paulie in "Rocky."

"We are extremely fortunate to have Stephen Baldwin, Burt Young, and Tina Louise on board" said Producer Michael Yacovone. "We look forward to making a very special film with the help of our stars."