Paul Rudd Learns The "Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving"

"Ant-Man" star Paul Rudd is set to lead the film adaptation of author Jonathan Evison's novel "The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving" says Variety.

The story follows the friendship between Ben Benjamin (Rudd) and a young adult named Trevor diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The two form a bond and gently push each other toward re-engaging in life.

David Letterman's regular executive producer Rob Burnett wrote the adapted script fron which he will direct.

Donna Gigliotti and James Spies will produce the pic.

Production begins January 22nd in Atlanta.