Universal has acquired domestic rights to "Larry Crowne," starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, with Hanks set to direct from his own script. [LCROW]
"Crowne" will be produced by Hanks and producing partner Gary Goetzman through their Playtone shingle.
Film is set to begin production in April in Los Angeles.
Story centers on a middle-aged man who's forced to find a new career. Nia Vardalos wrote the original script as "Talk of the Town" in a deal announced in 2006.
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