Sony/Columbia Pictures has tapped a screenwriter to pen "Bad Boys 3," though no deals with any key players are in place yet.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Peter Craig has been tapped by the studio to write a third "Bad Boys" film. Craig doesn't have any major films to his name and the project would be a first.

Neither the stars Will Smith or Martin Lawrence, director Michael Bay or Jerry Bruckheimer are contracted for a third film but all have expressed interest in returning should the story, schedule and money work out for all parties.