Hoff And His New Line Of Work

Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) has joined actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating says Variety.



An adaptation of Bob Glaudini 's Off Broadway play, follows two misfits in New York City in a story laced with cooking classes, swimming lessons and illegal drugs.

John Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega are set to reprise their roles from the play while Hoffman will also star.

Overture Films suit Danny Rosett says, "Phil is such a unique talent, and this opportunity to work his creative mojo not just in front of the camera but also from the director's chair is just irresistible for us."

Shooting is set to begin February 9th..