Adam Driver of 'Girls' Joining Fey, Bateman in 'This Is Where I Leave You' (Exclusive)
Shawn Levy is directing the adaptation of Jonathan Tropper's novel.
Adam Driver, the male star of HBO’s Emmy-nominated comedy Girls, is in negotiations to join the cast of Warner Bros.' This Is Where I Leave You.
Shawn Levy is directing the ensemble, which sees Jason Bateman topping a roll call that includes Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Kathryn Hahn and Corey Stoll.
EXCLUSIVE: Tina Fey Joining Jason Bateman in 'This Is Where I Leave You'
The movie is an adaptation of the book by Jonathan Tropper, who also wrote the script. Where I Leave You centers on a man (Bateman) whose father dies and tasks his dysfunctional family of four grown siblings with one last request: to spend seven days following the funeral together under the same roof for first time in a decade.
One issue needing to be dealt with between Driver and Warners is the actor’s schedule for Girls. But if a deal is closed, he will play the brother of Bateman, Fey and Stoll -- the rebel of the family.
STORY: SXSW: 'Girls' Star Alex Karpovsky Spills Secrets on Season Finale
Levy is producing along with Paula Weinstein.
Driver has had roles in such films as J. Edgar and Lincoln, but it’s his work as Lena Dunham’s on-again, off-again boyfriend in the acclaimed HBO comedy that has people noticing the actor.
Driver, who is repped by Gersh, next will be seen in the Coen brothers’ upcoming Inside Llewyn Davis.
THR's Daily Must Feeds
-
Beyonce: Pregnant with Second Child - Report
-
'Iron Man 3' Superhero Threequel Passes $1 Billion Mark
-
Michael C. Hall: 'Dexter' Season Eight Trailer
-
Shocking Season-Ending Twist On 'Scandal'
-
Justin Bieber Owes Money for Mally the Monkey Left in Germany
-
Saying Goodbye To 'The Office'
-
Sarah Polley Is (Mostly) Ready to Come Clean
-
How Critics Handled 'Star Trek' Into Darkness’s Bad-Guy Secret
In This Week's Magazine
- MOST SHARED
- MOST POPULAR
- 1
Jessica Capshaw from 'Grey's Anatomy': 'Arizona Does Not Forgive Callie'
- 2
Inside Llewyn Davis: Cannes Review
- 3
'How I Met Your Mother' Makes Cristin Milioti a Series Regular
- 4
Cannes Jewel Heist: Inside Job Suspected, Hotel Employees Being Questioned
- 5
It's Official: 'The Voice' Bringing Back Original Coaches for Season 5
- 6
'Scandal' Case Study: Shonda Rhimes on Season 3, Olivia and Fitz's Future
- 7
'Anchorman 2' Teaser: News Team Assembles for More One-Liners (Video)
- 8
Ken Venturi, Famed CBS Sports Golf Analyst, Dies at 82
- 9
YouTube Breakout Ray William Johnson Sells Comedy to FX (Exclusive)
- 10
'Big Bang Theory': A Behind the Scenes Diary of the Sweet Season 6 Finale



