As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Holly Hunter is set to join Mandate Picture's upcoming comedy to be directed by Academy Award winning writer Diablo Cody. The film is currently untitled and will mark the directorial debut for Cody.
The actress joins previously announced cast members Julianne Hough, Russell Brand and The Help's Octavia Spencer. The film will tell the story of a young woman (Hough) who has lived a very protected existence until her life takes a devastating turn after a plane crash. Doubting her faith, she decides to head to Vegas to experience a very different way to live. Holly Hunter will play the role of the young girl's highly protective mother.
The film will be produced by Mason Novick and both Cody and Mandate president Nathan Kahane will serve as executive producers.
Hunter recently ended her role on the long running TNT series 'Saving Grace'. She recently finished filming the upcoming 'Won't Back Down' as well as the indie film 'Jackie'. Next year she will star in the BBC/Sundance Channel miniseries 'Top Of The Lake'.
Filming for the upcoming comedy is set to start in the spring of 2012.
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