Share

Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara comedy gets director

Los Angeles - Anne Fletcher is in talks to direct Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara in a new comedy.

The 27 Dresses filmmaker is reportedly in negotiations to helm Don't Mess With Texas, a female-driven action comedy which will see the Legally Blonde star and the Modern Family actress take lead roles, reports Deadline.

The MGM financed film will see Witherspoon take on the role of a police officer and Vergara a prisoner, who are then forced to go on the run together.

In addition to a lead role, Witherspoon is also set to produce the film via her company Pacific Standard along with her partner Bruna Papandrea and Dana Fox.

Filming is scheduled to begin during Vergara's hiatus from Modern Family this spring.

Meanwhile, it was announced on Monday that Dan O'Shannon - who executive produced Vergara in the ABC comedy - would be leaving the EMMY winning series at the end of this season to begin a three year deal with CBS studios.

O'Shannon has worked on Modern Family since after the pilot, joining as a co-executive producer and serving as an executive producer for the past three seasons.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE