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McAvoy signs on for Rogen cancer comedy
Published Tuesday, Aug 18 2009, 09:49 BST | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
The movie focuses on a young man (McAvoy) who learns that he has cancer. Reiser's story is autobiographical, based on the several years he spent battling the disease in his 20s.
Seth Rogen will also appear in the film and produce alongside Evan Goldberg and Ben Karlin. Friends With Money's Nicole Holofcener will helm the project.
The role is McAvoy's first since starring in last summer's box office hit Wanted.
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