Hunter Joins Cody's Religious Comedy

Holly Hunter has joined the untitled Diablo Cody directorial debut aka Lamb of God says Deadline.

The story centers on a sheltered young woman (Julianne Hough) who loses her faith after a plane crash and goes to Las Vegas, where she meets an unlikely companion (Russell Brand).

Octavia Spencer will play card dealer at a casino on the strip where Brand works.

Cody also wrote the script.

Mason Novick will produce the pic.

Shooting will kick off next Spring.