Alex Timbers Takes "Rosaline" By The Hand

THR reports that two-time Tony Award-nominated theater director Alex Timbers has signed on to make his film directing debut with Rosaline. Timbers replaces Michael Sucsy who vacated even as major roles were already cast.

Based on Rebecca Serle's debut novel--When You Were Mine--A contemporary high school-set take on "Romeo and Juliet" that follows Rose whose boyfriend Rob is stolen by her cousin and best friend Juliet who is rumored to have suicidal tendencies.

 Lily Collins was linked to play Rose then "Girls" star Allison Williams was up for the title role in while Dave Franco was due to play Rob. Deborah Ann Woll was eyed for Juliet. Now the trade notes that there are no actors currently attached.

The film will use an adapted script penned by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber.

Shawn Levy will produce the film.