The story follows local weatherman and freewheeling bachelor Steve Dallas (Owen Wilson) and Ben a bi-polar man-child (Zach Galifianakis), childhood best friends who embark on a road trip home after Ben discovers that his estranged father has passed away. Once there, Ben is shocked to learn that his eccentric father had big plans for him and he's inherited a whole lot more than his father's money. As Ben struggles with his new responsibilities, his friendship with Steve is tested by the complications of his inheritance, his sister Terry's (Amy Poehler) ambition, and Steve's desire to be with his father's beautiful young widow Angela.
Ramsey will play a young beautiful widow and love interest for Dallas.
The film will mark the feature film directorial debut for "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner who also wrote the script
Gary Gilbert, Scott Hornbacher, and Jordan Horowitz will produce the film.
Production gets going in North Carolina this May.
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