Applegate, Milano getting 'Hall Pass'

Christina Applegate is the latest to join the Farrelly brothers comedy "Hall Pass," in production at New Line. Alyssa Milano, Larry Campbell and Vanessa Angel also have jumped aboard.

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The new cast members join Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, Amanda Bynes, Stephen Merchant, J.B. Smoove, Nicky Whelan and Derek Waters in the comedy, which began shooting Tuesday in Atlanta. The film centers on what happens when two husbands are given permission to go outside their marriages for guilt-free romantic liaisons for one week.

Bobby and Peter Farrelly wrote the script with Pete Jones and Kevin Barnett and are producing with their Conundrum Entertainment partner Bradley Thomas.

Applegate, repped by CAA and Management 360, next stars in New Line's romantic comedy "Going the Distance," which hits theaters in October. She recently appeared in "The Rocker," "Surviving Christmas" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

The CAA-repped Milano has appeared in the features "Hugo Pool," "Pathology" and "Fear" and the TV series "Charmed," "Melrose Place" and "My Name Is Earl." She next appears in the ABC comedy series "Romantically Challenged" and the indie drama "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend."

Repped by Gersh and Brillstein Entertainment, Campbell has appeared in the feature "Wedding Crashers" and the TV series "Weeds" and "According to Jim."

Angel, repped by Diverse Talent Group and the Arlook Group, co-starred in the Farrellys' early comedy "Kingpin" and next appears in the comedy "Cougar Hunting."