Zachary Gordon has been cast in the title role for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, adapted from Jeff Kinney's bestselling illustrated novels. According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Chloe Moretz is in negotiations for the female lead" and Rachel Harris will play Gordon's mother.
"An open casting call for extras is being conducted in Vancouver, where the movie begins principal photography Aug. 12. Wimpy Kid is set for an April 2 release," THR added.
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James Mangold will direct Three Little Words, an adaptation of Ashley Rhodes-Courter's memoir "about her traumatic childhood in foster care," Variety reported.
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The film version of Crazy Heart, Thomas Cobb's novel about an aging country singer, has found a distributor. According to Variety, Fox Searchlight "paid a low seven-figure minimum guarantee for worldwide rights to the indie drama, set for release in the spring." The film stars Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell and Robert Duvall. The soundtrack includes original music by T Bone Burnett.