Jennifer Lawrence to join Mark Wahlberg in 'Silver Linings'?

Jennifer Lawrence is in talks for David O Russell's next film Silver Linings.

The movie centres on a depressive former high school teacher who finds himself forced to live with his mother after he is released from care.

While trying to reconcile with his wife, he starts a romance with his eccentric neighbour, who deals with her husband's recent death by embarking on several love affairs.

Mark Wahlberg, who starred in Russell's The Fighter, will take on the lead role.

Lawrence is reportedly eyeing the part of the neighbour, which has also been linked to Blake Lively, Andrea Riseborough, Rachel McAdams and Anne Hathaway.

In June, Russell was said to be interested in casting Kirsten Dunst and Elizabeth Banks for the role.

Russell is adapting the story from Matthew Quick's novel.

Lawrence is currently working on the adaptation of The Hunger Games trilogy, in which she plays fighter Katniss Everdeen.

The Oscar-winning actress said in May: "The cool thing about Katniss is that every fan has such a personal relationship with her, and they understand and know her in a singular way."

Wahlberg is attached to several other projects, including the confirmed follow-up to boxing drama The Fighter.

Shooting on Silver Linings is expected to begin in the autumn.

Watch the trailer for The Fighter below: