A couple of months ago, it was reported that Diablo Cody – still best known for writing the likes of Juno, Jennifer’s Body and the upcoming** Young Adult** – is making the leap into directing on her next script, religious comedy drama Lamb of God. Now comes word via Twitch that Russell Brand has been offered one of the lead roles.
Lamb follows a conservative young religious woman who loses her faith following a plane crash. Attempting to recover from serious burns, she decides to head to Vegas and indulge in the sinful life she’s been warned against all her days. But even as she does so, she finds that she’s set on a path back to her beliefs.
The gang over at The Playlist has read the script and dug out a few more details, including the fact that the girl befriends both a craps dealer and a bartender named William, which is the role that Brand has now been offered.
So far, there’s no information on who might take the lead, though there are rumours that Julianne Hough – last seen in Burlesque and about to show up in the remake of Footloose – is a front-runner.
If Hough did nab the role, it would mark a reunion with Brand, since he’s part of the Rock of Ages cast alongside her.
Brand could certainly use a solid acting role and a hit after a bit of a rollercoaster year that has seen him successful (if largely off-screen) in Hop and stumble with Arthur. And while Lamb is likely to be controversial, it could be a smart move...