Jennifer Aniston heads to Robert De Niros pet project.
The actress has been cast to top lineThe Comedianalongside the Oscar winner, her publicist confirmed to EW.
The script, penned by Art Linson (the De Niro-ledWhat Just Happened?
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), follows a volatile aging insult comic (De Niro).
He meets Anistons character at a wedding, sparking a close relationship.
Aniston last appeared in last yearsHorrible Bosses 2, reprising her role from the first.
She is currently filming two other projects: the ensemble projectMothers Dayand Iraq war dramaYellow Birds.
De Niro has eyed Linsons script for a while.
He was then replaced byTaylor Hackford in Julyafter a scheduling conflict.
The screenplays written by Jeffrey Ross, he ofComedy Central Roastfame.
Filming is set to begin in New York in early 2016.
Deadlinefirst reported the casting.
