Hough Searches For A "Safe Haven"

"Rock Of Ages" co-star Julianne Hough is in talks to join the film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks' book "Safe Haven" says Variety.

The story follows a young North Carolina woman (Hough) who is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. As she begins to fall in love, she struggles with a dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her.

Josh Duhamel is to play a widowed store owner and father of two.

Lasse Hallstrom directs from an adapted script by Dana Stevens and  Leslie Bohem
Sparks, Ryan Kavanaugh, Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen will produce the film

A February 8th 2013 release date is set.