Jason Segel has been tapped to play Infinite Jest author David Foster Wallace in The Spectacular Now director James Ponsoldt‘s The End of the Tour.
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There is nothing new about the premise for Smashed, a drama about a couple’s battle with alcoholism, but the execution is anything but conventional. With a truly tender touch, director and co-writer James Ponsoldt injects a refreshing energy into the film, which builds upon real-life experiences of co-writer Susan Burke’s own battles with alcoholism. What really makes this film stand out, however, is a breathtaking performance by Mary Elizabeth Winstead that is truly one of the best I’ve seen in years.
Briefly: Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures Classics has picked up the Sundance hit Smashed, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World), Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”), Octavia Spencer (The Help), and Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”), for worldwide distribution.