Birch, Leachman join 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Thora Birch, Taryn Manning and Cloris Leachman have joined the cast of The Story of Bonnie and Clyde.

Actors Rance Howard, Richard Tyson and Natalie Canerday also signed on to appear in the forthcoming drama, reports Screen Daily.

The film, written and directed by Tonya S. Holly, will tell the tale of the celebrated fugitives in Depression-era America.

Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers have been cast in the lead roles.

Holly's movie is due to premiere in 2010.