Driver joins legal drama 'Betty Anne'

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Minnie Driver has reportedly signed on to star alongside Hilary Swank in Tony Goldwyn's legal drama Betty Anne Waters.

The film is based on the true story of an unemployed single mother (Swank) who puts herself through law school in order to prove that her jailed brother is innocent of murder.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Driver will play Abra, a law school student with a wild past.

Driver's previous screen credits include Good Will Hunting, The Phantom Of The Opera and recent FX show The Riches.