The Jay Roach directed Dinner for Schmucks now has a female lead to go along with the already in-place Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis and Lucy Punch. THR reports that Stephanie Szostak has been tabbed to play the role of ‘Julie’, Paul Rudd’s girlfriend.
Film synopsis from Moviephone:
Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis star in this remake of director Francis Veber’s César award-winning 1998 comedy concerning a renowned publisher who encourages his friends to find the most pathetic guests possible for their weekly dinner party.
Szostak’s'credits includes roles in Devil Wears Prada (as Jacqueline Follet), CSI, & Sopranaos. Dinner for Schmucks is set to be released next summer, in July 2010.
Big fan of Stephanie Szostak! Her peeps in San Diego are cheering her on and awaiting the release of her upcoming movie, Dinner for Schmucks. You go, girl!