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The film focuses on a woman involved in a love triangle with two men. Meyers, who also penned the script, has previously directed What Women Want, Something's Gotta Give and The Holiday.
Scott Rudin will produce the Universal film, which is slated to begin production next February.
Streep will also voice a lead role in Wes Anderson's animated adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
David Lynch: 10 reasons to worship himIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
