Washington - Renee Zellweger is all ready to work both behind the lens and star in the comedy '4 1/2 minutes', opposite Johnny Knoxville.
The film is written Anthony Tambakis, who also penned the screenplay for 'Warrior'.
The story is based around the life of stand-up comedian Dov Davidoff, and follows lead character Jimmy Bennett - played by Johnny - who's life isn't working out until he takes the job of looking after the genius son of P.J. Andersen, Rennee's character.
This movie is financed by PalmStar Media Capital with K5 International introducing it to potential buyers at Toronto film festival.
''Renee Zellweger is unique. She's one of the very finest and highest-profile comic actresses working today but she has an amazing range too and, as this film and
the actor/director role she is taking on it will show,†''the Contact Music quoted K5's Carl Clifton as saying.
“She is also is one of the industry's most versatile and brightest talents,†he added.
The production is scheduled to begin in February.
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