You may have heard that Chris Colfer wrote a screenplay called Struck by Lightning, set to be directed by Brian Dannelly (Saved) and starring Colfer himself. It has now been confirmed that actress Allison Janney has been cast in the film as well to play opposite Colfer.

Variety describes the film as an ‘indie coming-of-age comedy’:

The story, which opens with Colfer’s character being struck and killed by a bolt of lightning, is told in flashback, and chronicles his exploits as he blackmails his fellow senior classmates into contributing to a literary magazine he’s publishing. “Lightning” will be Colfer’s bigscreen debut (Variety, Dec. 7) and shot during Colfer’s summer hiatus from “Glee,” starting July 11 in Los Angeles.

Janney is known for roles in films such as Juno, Hairspray, 10 Things I Hate About You and American Beauty. She has also lent her voice to animated features such as Finding Nemo and Family Guy.