Queen Latifah to headline 'The Equalizer' series reboot

Actor-singer Queen Latifah will star as

The Equalizer

in the eponymous reboot series set.

According to reports, the network is developing a new version of its 1980s series.

The original series starred Edward Woodward as a retired intelligence operative who used his training to help people out of difficult situations. The show was also the basis for two feature films starring Denzel Washington.

The modern take will stay true to the premise of the original, with Latifah playing an enigmatic woman who uses her skill set to help people.