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Braff Joins Cameron Diaz Comedy, Will Smith Update

Upfront week might bring television news to the forefront, but it does not cause film studios to delay making casting decisions.

Variety reports that “Scrubs” star Zach Braff is nearing a deal to effectively take over upcoming comedy “Swingles.”

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Braff is negotiating to direct, rewrite and star in the film, which follows a man who, after being dropped by his standard wingman, utilizes the help of a sharp-tongued woman to meet single women. Cameron Diaz had already signed onto star in the role opposite Braff.

— Other film industry news concerns box office sensation Will Smith; his production company Overbrook Entertainment, in conjunction with Sony Pictures, has acquired film rights to the life of John Keller, an ex-Marine who orchestrated a successful rescue during Hurricane Katrina. John Lee Hancock will write and direct.

Written by Brian Cantor

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