Something Borrowed (John Krasinski)

[GreenScar]

John Krasinski is in negotiations to join Ginnifer Goodwin in Alcon's romantic comedy "Something Borrowed."

The script centers on a Manhattan attorney (Goodwin), the consummate good girl, who falls in love with her best friend's fiance on her 30th birthday.

The project is based on a series of novels by Emily Giffin. Alcon also picked up rights to the second book, "Something Blue," with a plan to develop a sequel.

Krasinski's deal is rare in that it is a two-picture deal for a role -- he will play Goodwin's friend and confidant -- more supporting in nature in the first movie but which evolves into the male lead in the second one.

Luke Greenfield is directing the first pic, now eyeing a spring start.

Alcon heads Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson are producing with 2S principals Hilary Swank and Molly Smith. Aaron Lubin and Pamela Schein Murphy of Wild Ocean Films also are producing.

The CAA-repped Krasinski, best known for his work on NBC's "The Office," is slowly building a career in features through key roles. He gained favorable notices for his performance opposite Meryl Streep in "It's Complicated" and recently tested for the lead in "Captain America."

[vegeta88]

Thanks for the info. I'm glad to see his movie career really taking off; he is a good actor. The plot doesn't grab me right now but I'll keep an eye out for the trailer.

[Idioteque...]

Originally Posted by vegeta88

Thanks for the info. I'm glad to see his movie career really taking off; he is a good actor. The plot doesn't grab me right now but I'll keep an eye out for the trailer.

He should have been Cap

[Galactus]

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

He should have been Cap

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[Idioteque...]

Originally Posted by Blu Blood

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Maybe now it'll appeal to someone of your liking.

[Show spoiler]Cheesy nonsense.

[Galactus]

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Maybe now it'll appeal to someone of your liking.

[Show spoiler]Cheesy nonsense.

At least it'll be someone that act won't it?

There is always the office for you

[Idioteque...]

Originally Posted by Blu Blood

At least it'll be someone that act won't it?

There is always the office for you

Office has been degrading in quality. The highlight of the Office is Steve Carell.

And Krasinski can act, the new guy mostly likely won't. He'll be there for the teenage girls to swoon over.

[vegeta88]

That is interesting that it is a two picture deal. Seems like a great deal for actors who want the roles.

I didn't notice Hilary Swank was in it, great actress.

[MDJ]

my wife reads these books. they look awful. i don't even think she likes em that much.