Lindsay Lohan gets 'Labour Pains'

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Lindsay Lohan has landed the lead role in romantic comedy Labour Pains.

Other cast members include Chris Parnell, Cheryl Hines, Luke Kirby and Connie Britton. Lara Shaprio helms the project.

Lohan will play an assistant at a publishing house, who feigns a pregnancy to avoid being fired by her boss, reports Variety.

Speaking about the role, the actress said: "It is a very different role for me and I look forward to the challenges it will present, and I love working on comedies."

It is due to begin shooting later this month.