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The Glee star will play the lead role in Struck by Lightning, a coming-of-age indie comedy.
Youth in Revolt helmer David Permut has agreed to direct the project, reports Variety.
Permut compared Colfer's script to the movies of late writer-director John Hughes.
Colfer and Permut plan to begin shooting the project next summer during Colfer's time off from Glee.
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