Movies
Rex Features
The New Line project will be produced by Hairspray duo Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
Damn Yankees, which opened on Broadway in 1955, follows the story of Joe Boyd, a middle-aged family man who loves a hapless baseball team. His passion for the sport prompts him to make a pact with the Devil, which transforms him into an amazing batter called Joe Hardy in exchange for his soul.
Boyd is able to reverse the deal at any time before a deadline, which is in the middle of the World Series. The devil uses a beautiful lost soul called Lola to seduce Boyd and seal his destiny. Songs in the original production include '(You Gotta Have) Heart' and 'Whatever Lola Wants'
Gyllenhaal will play Boyd, while Carrey is cast as the Devil, according to Variety.
The musical was previously turned into a film by Warner Bros in 1958. It starred Ray Walston, Gwen Verdon and Tab Hunter in the lead roles.
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
Nicolas Cage viral: GIF snake attackGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance star Nicolas Cage demonstrates a snake attack.
Movies Interviews
Nicolas Cage 'Ghost Rider' interviewNicolas Cage on the Ghost Rider reboot, Con Air sequel and pet cobras...
Box Office Charts
'Chronicle' leads UK box officeSuperhero drama Chronicle leads the UK box office ahead of Journey 2.
