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Joseph Gordon-Levitt to direct and star in Scarlett Johansson comedy
Published Tuesday, Feb 7 2012, 23:59 GMT | By Jennifer Still | 2 comments
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has signed on to direct and star in a new comedy alongside Scarlett Johansson.
Deadline. reports that the 500 Days of Summer actor will make his directing debut on the film, for which he will also write the screenplay.
Gordon-Levitt will portray "a modern-day Don Juan" who attempts to become less of a "selfish d**k" throughout the course of the film. Johansson will play the female lead, with an additional actress expected to be cast in the near future.
The former 3rd Rock from the Sun star told the website that he has wanted to direct for years and is "confident" that he can steer the project in the right direction.
"I was a child actor for years and quit at 19, went to school awhile, and a big part of why I came back was that I ultimately wanted to make movies," Gordon-Levitt said.
"I spent a year working with Chris Nolan, Rian Johnson, Steven Spielberg, and I did my best to pay attention. I've also been making short films for a long time now, I've directed a ton of them, and that is a huge part of why I feel comfortable and confident in this."
Shooting on the as-yet untitled film will begin April 16.
> Joseph Gordon-Levitt covers 'Hey Jude' at Sundance
> Scarlett Johansson searches for property in London
Deadline. reports that the 500 Days of Summer actor will make his directing debut on the film, for which he will also write the screenplay.
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Gordon-Levitt will portray "a modern-day Don Juan" who attempts to become less of a "selfish d**k" throughout the course of the film. Johansson will play the female lead, with an additional actress expected to be cast in the near future.
The former 3rd Rock from the Sun star told the website that he has wanted to direct for years and is "confident" that he can steer the project in the right direction.
"I was a child actor for years and quit at 19, went to school awhile, and a big part of why I came back was that I ultimately wanted to make movies," Gordon-Levitt said.
"I spent a year working with Chris Nolan, Rian Johnson, Steven Spielberg, and I did my best to pay attention. I've also been making short films for a long time now, I've directed a ton of them, and that is a huge part of why I feel comfortable and confident in this."
Shooting on the as-yet untitled film will begin April 16.
> Joseph Gordon-Levitt covers 'Hey Jude' at Sundance
> Scarlett Johansson searches for property in London
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