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Hoffman signs for 'Jack Goes Boating'

Published Friday, Jan 16 2009, 19:26 GMT | By Lara Martin
Hoffman signs for 'Jack Goes Boating'

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Philip Seymour Hoffman will make his directorial debut in Overture Films's Jack Goes Boating, reports Variety.

The Oscar winner will also star in the romantic comedy alongside Gone Baby Gone's Amy Ryan.

Adapted from Bob Glaudini's off-Broadway production, the story focuses on New Yorkers Jack (Hoffman) and Connie (Ryan), who bond over cooking classes, swimming lessons and illegal drugs.

John Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega will reprise their roles from the stage production.

Filming is scheduled to begin in New York City on February 9.

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