According to NOLA. com, Diablo Cody has set up a production office in New Orleans as she scouts locations and prepares to shoot her directorial debut.
The untitled film, which has gone by the working title Lamb of God, will star Julianne Hough, Octavia Spencer, and Russell Brand.
The movie centers on a right-leaning woman (Hough) who suffers a crisis of faith after surviving a plane crash. After heading to Las Vegas to live the life of a sinner, she meets two unlikely companions (Spencer and Brand), who help her find her true self.
Cody wrote the script, based on an idea from Steven Spielberg, who is getting co-writing credit on the film.
The movie is expected to shoot in NOLA from March 5 to April 12.
Below is a list of other current and upcoming productions in Louisiana according to Louisiana Film:
Ender’s Game
Summit Entertainment’s feature film Ender’s Game will shoot February 24, 2012 to June 8, 2012 in New Orleans.
The Untitled Tom Cruise Project
Universal Pictures’ feature film The Untitled Tom Cruise Project will shoot March 12, 2012 to May 25, 2012 in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Treme (Season 3)
HBO’s television series Treme (Season 3) is shooting October 31, 2011 to May 17, 2012 in New Orleans.
Rugaru
Rugaru Productions’ feature film Rugaru starring Joe Estevez and Randall Oliver will shoot April 1, 2012 to May 15, 2012 in New Roads, Greensburg, and Maurepas.
Django Unchained
Weinstein Company’s feature film Django Unchained starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jamie Foxx will start shooting February 2012 in New Orleans.
The Host
Chockstone Pictures’ feature film The Host starring Saoirse Ronan will shoot February 13, 2012 to April 20, 2012 in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Untitled Diablo Cody Project
Mandate Pictures’ feature film Untitled Diablo Cody Project starring Russell Brand, Julianne Hough, and Octavia Spencer will shoot March 5, 2012 to April 12, 2012 (approximate dates) in New Orleans.
Now You See Me
Summit Entertainment’s feature film Now You See Me starring Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, and Jesse Eisenberg will shoot January 16, 2012 to March 26, 2012 in New Orleans.
Reigning Men
Digital media Production House’s television series Reigning Men will shoot January 11, 2012 to March 23, 2012 in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.
The Hot Flashes
Feature film The Hot Flashes will shoot February 13, 2012 to March 17, 2012 in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Getaway
Feature film Getaway starring Ethan Hawke will start shooting January 2012 in Baton Rouge.
Synarchy
Digital Media Production House’s feature film Synarchy will shoot February 4, 2012 to March 2, 2012 in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Common Law
CBS’s television series Common Law is shooting October 10, 2011 through mid February 2012 in New Orleans.
Breakout Kings (Season 2)
Fox’s television series Breakout Kings is shooting October 18, 2011 to February 13, 2012 in Baton Rouge.
Zombie Plantation
Huze Media Group’s feature film Zombie Plantation is shooting December 1, 2011 to February 1, 2012 in the St. Amant/Gonzales area.
Dog Fight (Southern Rivals)
Warner Bros. feature film Dog Fight (aka Southern Rivals) starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is shooting November 14, 2011 to February 14, 2012 in New Orleans.
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