Did Brad Pitt hit up New Orleans yesterday to celebrate Mardi Gras? Not exactly. Brad is in town to work on his upcoming film Cogan's Trade with co-star Richard Jenkins. It's all business for Brad these days, even though he takes his cigarette breaks on set every now and then.

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Brad plays the role of a professional enforcer named Jackie Cogan. He investigates a heist that takes place during a high-stakes poker game

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The flick is anticipated to hit theaters some time in 2012 and will also feature Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem.