Barrymore joins Long for 'Distance'

Drew Barrymore has signed up to star opposite Justin Long in rom-com Going The Distance.

Barrymore, who is reportedly dating her He's Just Not That Into You co-star, will play a woman who considers ending a long-distance relationship to look for a boyfriend closer to home.

Nanette Burstein (American Teen) is directing the movie from a script by newcomer Geoff LaTulippe, reports Variety.

Barrymore can next be seen in Jackie Onassis movie Grey Gardens, while Long will appear in Sam Raimi horror Drag Me to Hell, released in the UK on May 29.