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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Parker Is A RIPD Boss

Mary-Louise Parker has joined the zombie comedy "R.I.P.D." says Variety.


The story sees Ryan Reynolds play a young cop murdered in the line of duty who agrees to enlist in the 'Rest In Peace Department', a police force of ghosts, for the chance to catch his killer (Kevin Bacon).

The action follows a regular day in the life while on the beat for Reynolds and Jeff Bridges undead cops.

Parker will play Proctor, a woman who has been involved with Bridges' character and who informs Reynolds' character of his new undead status. Jodie Foster was previously linked to the role.

Actress Stephanie Szostak co-stars as Reynolds wife

Neal Moritz will produce the film that takes it's cues from comic by Peter Lenkov

Robert Schwentke ("Flightplan" Red) will direct the film from a script by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi.

Production is slated to begin next month in Boston to make a June 28, 2013 release date.

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