The legendary Morgan Freeman

SN ART The legendary Morgan Freeman

Freeman might be 77 but he is as witty and sharp as ever, and still scoring huge Hollywood roles.

His latest project, the box-office hit Lucy is released in Australia July 31.

He stars alongside Scarlett Johansson in the sci-fi thriller about a woman exposed to a drug that increases her mental capacity at the expense of her humanity, turning her superhuman.

He plays the scientist whose research into the human brain could hold the key to her salvation.

Freeman also discussed his glittering career with reporter Rahni Sadler, revealing that he has never wanted to return to the stage since moving to the big screen.

"No, no, no, no. I am a born movie actor," he said.